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YR03 VYH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,187 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 128,416 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,504 miles

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

Nearside Front drop-link boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 126,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front drop-link boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 121,848 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 121,844 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 118,315 miles

play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Fail 23 May 2016 118,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 16 May 2015 115,361 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 109,874 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 109,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,593 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 95,110 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror cracked but still good viue to rear

Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror cracked but still good viue to rear

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,223 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 71,223 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,161 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,236 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 VYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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