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YR53 RYJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,017 mi
Last recorded181,017 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 181,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 174,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 174,295 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2013 164,358 miles

Slight lay in nsf track rod end balljoint

eml on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 150,126 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 150,126 miles

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

Both front shockers leaking slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 148,860 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Damage to rear door

OSF wheel rim is damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 135,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 135,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,772 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 118,772 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both NS road wheels are damaged

Rear silencer starting to blow

Pass 5 Dec 2008 100,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 100,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

rad cap missing

under tray loose

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 87,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,429 miles

front brake imbalance on limit, offside front tyre on legal limit

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 RYJ 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 58.8%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

YR53 RYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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