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YM53 NMA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,464 mi
Last recorded116,464 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 115,198 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 113,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,037 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,440 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 103,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,790 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 46,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,793 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,785 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are perished

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 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM53 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

YM53 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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