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YS53 TUW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 163,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 163,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 153,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 141,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,910 miles

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

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

oli leak from engine

Fail 21 Feb 2017 130,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

oli leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2016 116,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,335 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,227 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 82,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,013 miles

Both front coil springs weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,013 miles

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

Both front coil springs weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,416 miles

rise and fall rears 47%

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,257 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,322 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,892 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,892 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YS53 TUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YS53 TUW, 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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YS53 TUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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