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AX52 LZL

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,142 mi
Last recorded157,142 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 157,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 157,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 147,498 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 147,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 137,646 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 137,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 129,288 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 129,288 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 104,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,865 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to near side steering rack track rod

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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AX52 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX52 LZL, 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 AX52 LZL registered?

AX52 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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