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YS03 XHR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,210 mi
Last recorded196,210 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 196,210 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 193,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 193,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 192,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 188,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 188,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 183,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight noise on lock to lock when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 183,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight noise on lock to lock when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 177,177 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 176,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new c/v gaiter split at joint when steering on full lock (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 25kg bind (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding 40kg bind (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,531 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing really badly outer edge just under 2.00 mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 2.00 mm at time of test & slight deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight knocking from steering when rocking & lock to lock check

Fail 26 Aug 2016 169,526 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing really badly outer edge just under 2.00 mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 2.00 mm at time of test & slight deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight knocking from steering when rocking & lock to lock check

Pass 20 Aug 2015 156,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 156,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 123,463 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2013 123,461 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,941 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,828 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 XHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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