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YT53 AFZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,340 mi
Last recorded162,340 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 AFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 162,340 miles

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

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

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2018 162,227 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f & o/s/f inner track rods ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f & o/s/f inner track rods ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,808 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2015 143,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 136,676 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,054 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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YT53 AFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT53 AFZ, 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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YT53 AFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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