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AX52 LZR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,541 mi
Last recorded134,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level on min mark

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

reversing lamps not not working

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 22 May 2019 134,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wiper blades starting to spilt

coolant level on min mark

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

reversing lamps not working

Pass 23 May 2018 132,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

Fail 20 May 2018 132,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

cut on outer side wall of o/s rear tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 126,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,578 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 124,116 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 119,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 119,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outer cv boot clip damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,247 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,341 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AX52 LZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LZR, 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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AX52 LZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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