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YP03 YLN

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 167,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 167,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 167,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 161,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 161,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 155,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 146,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 146,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 132,044 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 115,401 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 115,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 102,773 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 102,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,243 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 79,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,269 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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YP03 YLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YP03 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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