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YS52 YTE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,427 mi
Last recorded166,427 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 YTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 166,427 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 166,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 162,332 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 162,094 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak onto exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 155,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 148,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 141,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,392 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bottom arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front rackend

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bottom arms back bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front rackend

Pass 11 May 2017 124,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 May 2017 124,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front going to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve going to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 May 2016 115,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 115,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 105,521 miles

offside front steering rackend as slight play in a ball joint

Fail 11 May 2015 105,521 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front steering rackend as slight play in a ball joint

Pass 7 May 2014 96,324 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 6 May 2014 96,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,173 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,853 miles

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

air bag light is on

battry light is on

Pass 16 May 2011 66,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,734 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,253 miles

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

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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YS52 YTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS52 YTE, 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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YS52 YTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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