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YR03 VXC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 144,179 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 144,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 136,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 130,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 124,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2012 124,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 112,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 105,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,598 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 83,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,803 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 VXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

YR03 VXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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