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YM53 LZT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,122 mi
Last recorded184,122 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 184,122 miles

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2021 174,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 167,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 167,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 167,291 miles

underbody becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 166,678 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 166,660 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2016 147,912 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

air bag light not working

Fail 4 May 2016 147,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

air bag light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,384 miles

2nd row seats stowed unable to check seat belts

Pass 25 Jun 2014 137,027 miles

2nd row seats stowed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 137,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2nd row seats stowed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 133,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 133,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 127,518 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Fail 14 May 2012 127,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 11 May 2011 119,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 111,051 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 102,478 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,371 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 89,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 80,216 miles

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

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

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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YM53 LZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM53 LZT, 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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What year was YM53 LZT registered?

YM53 LZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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