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YT53 NSU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,736 mi
Last recorded151,736 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 151,736 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

exhaust front flex slight blow

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

play in steering rack arms

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2015 151,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in windscreen

play in steering rack arms

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

exhaust front flex slight blow

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 138,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 138,967 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear outer exhaust skin corroded

spare tyre missing at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,084 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 19,084 miles

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

both nearside tyres nailed

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 14,325 miles

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

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 NSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

YT53 NSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YT53 NSU safe to buy?

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