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YK52 WLN

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

259,930 mi
Last recorded259,930 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 259,930 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill to floor badly corroded in hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust rear box broke off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bald and out of shape on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bald on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 244,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light

Fail 6 Feb 2025 244,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light

Fail 3 Feb 2025 244,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 223,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 222,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 204,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 204,111 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 186,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 186,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 168,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,240 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 153,240 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 138,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 138,816 miles

Additional braking device inoperative (1.5 (b))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,192 miles

Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside steering rackend slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ofside steering rack end badly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear number plate bulb started working when tapped

only just passed emissions test

signs of fuel leak from filler kneck area. not leaking at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,037 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,759 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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YK52 WLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK52 WLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK52 WLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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