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YS03 XJT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 92,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Engine mil lamp on

Exhaust soot stains under bonnet area

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,357 miles

Exhaust soot stains under all bonnet area no leaks visible

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted and rough

Nearside outer c.v gaiter small hole not allowing dirt to ingress

Offside rear brake pipe showing surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,680 miles

Exhaust soot stains on front of engine area

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside outer front c.v gaiter slight split

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Slight judder on front brake application

Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust soot stains on front of engine area

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside outer front c.v gaiter slight split

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Slight judder on front brake application

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,400 miles

Exhaust soot around top of engine vicinity

Front registration plate slightly faded

Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Offside outer front brake pad worn low

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Oil leak under engine area

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Exhaust soot around top of engine vicinity

Front registration plate slightly faded

Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Offside outer front brake pad worn low

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Oil leak under engine area

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,148 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front number plate faded but not likely to be misread

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside rear shock absorber external casing heavily rusted

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Soot stains around exhaust manifold area and exhaust cracked and leaking gases

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,148 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)

Front brake pads wearing low

Front number plate faded but not likely to be misread

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside rear shock absorber external casing heavily rusted

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Soot stains around exhaust manifold area and exhaust cracked and leaking gases

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,738 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi slight corrosion

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Front exhaust manifold cracked and has minor leak of gases

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi slight corrosion

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Front exhaust manifold cracked and has minor leak of gases

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Offside rearview mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,534 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Malfunction lamp lit

Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Turbo cracked on exhaust outlet side and minor leak of gases

Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,534 miles

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

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

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Malfunction lamp lit

Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Turbo cracked on exhaust outlet side and minor leak of gases

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 82,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal ant-slip rubber missing

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Slight exhaust gases leak on turbo vicinity

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,503 miles

o/s/front outer c v joint slightl wear noise

Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Heavy deterioration on rear silencer outer skin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 55,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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