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YR03 MLV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,937 mi
Last recorded178,937 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,937 miles

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

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

major oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 178,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack end ball joint has slight play

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

major oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 162,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 152,643 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 137,414 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 123,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 113,285 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 113,283 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,357 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,589 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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YR03 MLV 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 70.6%.

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 YR03 MLV, 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 YR03 MLV registered?

YR03 MLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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