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BC03 WDA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

201,423 mi
Last recorded201,423 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 WDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 201,423 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 201,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 186,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 185,945 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 160,666 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 159,799 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,101 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,096 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no coolant in expansion bottle.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 122,454 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 113,855 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,882 miles

wear in rack

Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,882 miles

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

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

wear in rack

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,746 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,019 miles

pads and discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,317 miles

damage in drivers zone-not more than 10mm in diameter

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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BC03 WDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BC03 WDA, 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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BC03 WDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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