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BD53 NUX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 171,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 167,579 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 167,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 162,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested insufficient oil (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 157,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 157,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,860 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters deteriorating

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Sump corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 146,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front outer CV gaiters deteriorating

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Sump corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 129,555 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** both front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

**STRONG ADVISE** rear exhaust in poor condition

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

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

slack in hand brake

slight play in both front steering track rob inner ball joints

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,915 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joints have play in - strong advise

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

brake fluid level low

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn thin

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

rear silencer of exhaust outer skin deteriorated + has a minor leak of gases - strong advise

wipers dont self park

Fail 15 Feb 2013 112,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joints have play in - strong advise

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

brake fluid level low

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn thin

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

rear silencer of exhaust outer skin deteriorated + has a minor leak of gases - strong advise

wipers dont self park

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,216 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust slightlt deteriorated

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2012 95,212 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust slightlt deteriorated

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,013 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

slight play in both front rack rod inner ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,673 miles

back of van lined

hand brake travel long

Pass 10 Jan 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,714 miles

off side rear hand brake effort lower than near side rear recommend rear brake inspection / adjustment

Fail 17 Dec 2007 64,714 miles

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

off side rear hand brake effort lower than near side rear recommend rear brake inspection / adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,056 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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