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YT53 OBJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,396 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Slight wear front anti roll bar bushes ?

Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack boot badly twisted ?

Slight wear front anti roll bar bushes ?

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,139 miles

Slight movement o/s front strutt top mount

Slight play inner steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight movement o/s front strutt top mount

Slight play inner steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,554 miles

o/s steering rack boot twisted ?

Fail 3 Jan 2015 99,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s steering rack boot twisted ?

Fail 27 Dec 2013 98,938 miles

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

slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes?

slight play in steering rack inner joint?

Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,938 miles

slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes?

slight play in steering rack inner joint?

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,245 miles

eml on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 91,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,775 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 84,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,353 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 141,735 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 OBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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