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YR53 RXK

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,736 mi
Last recorded145,736 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Play in inner steering rack joints

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 138,547 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Play in inner steering rack joints

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,568 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,568 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 103,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 87,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 41,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,437 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 RXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR53 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

YR53 RXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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