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YT03 XFW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 XFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,204 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 115,563 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 115,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 112,709 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,709 miles

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 112,568 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 May 2017 112,567 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,452 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,722 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,742 miles

Both front inner steering track rods have play.

When rocked ,the steering wheel makes noise

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,796 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 63,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 63,114 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 60,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 60,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,120 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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YT03 XFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YT03 XFW, 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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YT03 XFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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