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YR03 MJK

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,666 mi
Last recorded183,666 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 MJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 183,666 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill to the rear,also corrosion (hole) to the rear of chassis rail both marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close also has perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded to the rear , (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 181,264 miles

engine still wet from old diesel leak but no leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2019 181,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 175,888 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front pads low

o/s/f indictor showing white

Fail 9 Apr 2018 175,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads low

o/s/f indictor showing white

Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,022 miles

wipers wont self park

Fail 3 Apr 2017 168,998 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

wipers wont self park

Pass 7 Apr 2016 160,851 miles

front no plate deteriorating

wiper don't self park properly

Fail 7 Apr 2016 160,843 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking leaking onto exhaust system rear of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front no plate deteriorating

wiper don't self park properly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 151,064 miles

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

wipers dont self park but can be manually parked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

windscreen wipers dont self park but can be manually parked

Fail 1 Apr 2014 143,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

windscreen wipers dont self park but can be manually parked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,401 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 134,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers dont self park

Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 114,069 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,953 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 104,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 95,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,632 miles

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

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

body damage offside rear no sharp edges

Fail 28 Mar 2008 90,632 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

body damage offside rear no sharp edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,654 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 83,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,697 miles

1.wear on front brake discs †2.front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YR03 MJK 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 50%.

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 YR03 MJK, 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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YR03 MJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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