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YS03 VKE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,841 mi
Last recorded166,841 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 166,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 163,196 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 156,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 154,548 miles

Battery insecure

Both front shocker casings have a light misting of oil

Both inner rack arms have slight play in them

eml light on

o/s/f and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 154,548 miles

Battery insecure

Both front shocker casings have a light misting of oil

Both inner rack arms have slight play in them

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

eml light on

o/s/f and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 149,927 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 149,927 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattling noise from drive shafts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 144,380 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,130 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 143,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,995 miles

EML on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 134,995 miles

EML on dash

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,230 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 108,867 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 108,867 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 90,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,125 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 VKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS03 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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