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YK53 NTY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,264 mi
Last recorded95,264 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 NTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights have poor pattern but can be read

both inner and outer sills corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2024

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underneath not excessive

headlights have poor pattern but can be read

Fail 30 Sep 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underneath not excessive

headlights have poor pattern but can be read

Pass 28 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded not excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,053 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 88,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inop

Fail 10 Sep 2020 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inoprative

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,142 miles

slight play steering rack side arm joints

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,873 miles

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack side arm joints

Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack side arm joints

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,564 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear cross member corroded but not excessived

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,188 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,443 miles

slight play o/s rack side arm joint

Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play o/s rack side arm joint

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,021 miles

1 slight play o/s rack side arm joint 2 clutch pedal cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,021 miles

1 slight play o/s rack side arm joint 2 clutch pedal cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,817 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YK53 NTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK53 NTY, 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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YK53 NTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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