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YP03 PUJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,413 mi
Last recorded151,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 PUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 151,413 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 141,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 141,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 121,269 miles

Nearside Front osf inner rack joints slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan tow bar area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

load sensing valve stiff / corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 121,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front osf inner rack joints slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan tow bar area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

load sensing valve stiff / corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 115,823 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides with joints with metal brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2016 115,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rear wheel cylinders from flexis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides with joints with metal brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,361 miles

chip in zone 'B' of windscreen

n/s/r indicator fading

o/s n/s outter sill corrosion

o/s/r n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edges BORDERLINE

Fail 20 Nov 2014 115,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

chip in zone 'B' of windscreen

n/s/r indicator fading

o/s n/s outter sill corrosion

o/s/r n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edges BORDERLINE

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,576 miles

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r indicator fading

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 103,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,646 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 92,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 80,437 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 80,437 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 65,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,549 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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YP03 PUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YP03 PUJ, 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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YP03 PUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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