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YS03 SEY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,843 mi
Last recorded114,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,843 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 114,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in tread / outer sidewall showing signs of being run flat

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm -bald inner (4.1.E.1)

bonnet modified for battery to fit correctly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 90,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,821 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 69,095 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 69,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 64,438 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 57,781 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 57,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,602 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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YS03 SEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS03 SEY, 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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YS03 SEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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