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BD53 NTV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 116,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,900 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,681 miles

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

advise offside front tyre inner sidewall poor condition and marked !!!

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise offside front tyre inner sidewall poor condition and marked !!!

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 2 Apr 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,827 miles

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

front number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,952 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008
Pass 10 Jan 2007 425,117 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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BD53 NTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 NTV, 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 BD53 NTV registered?

BD53 NTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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