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YT53 AGZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,066 mi
Last recorded167,066 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 167,066 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody Corrosion

Steering Column UJ Slight Play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

steering column UJ slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2024

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

steering column UJ slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2023

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 128,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 128,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,589 miles

rear tyres perishing

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Jan 2015 87,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,869 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,101 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 AGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AGZ, 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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What year was YT53 AGZ registered?

YT53 AGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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