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YR53 NHC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,306 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,656 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,270 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,445 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,366 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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YR53 NHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR53 NHC, 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 YR53 NHC registered?

YR53 NHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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