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BD03 FTV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,476 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 134,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Speed pick up ring cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack outer clip not attached (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside rear brake pipe very slight corrosion.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Speed pick up ring cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack outer clip not attached (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside rear brake pipe very slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring on driveshaft cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,136 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,136 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,113 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front subframe corroding

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

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

Rear brake balance requirements only just met

fuel tank cover corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,391 miles

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,391 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Noise from auxiliary belt/pulley area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,624 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,180 miles

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

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

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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BD03 FTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD03 FTV, 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 BD03 FTV registered?

BD03 FTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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