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BD53 OKA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,424 mi
Last recorded156,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 156,424 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 156,423 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 147,817 miles

Damage in swept area of windscreen, not within the drivers view of the road

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 147,817 miles

Damage in swept area of windscreen, not within the drivers view of the road

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,409 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust blowing

screen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2014 146,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

wipers poor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs & pads worn

rear exhaust blowing

screen damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all wheel rims damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

screen scratched

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all wheel rims damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

screen scratched

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,270 miles

both front top mounts in poor condition

both front wheels damaged

both rear tyres worn near limit

exhaust downpipe blowing

front discs & pads worn

play in o/s track rod/rack

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2011 96,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front top mounts in poor condition

both front tyres worn near limit/perished/splitting

both front wheels damaged

exhaust downpipe blowing

front discs & pads worn

play in o/s track rod/rack

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,319 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,319 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,640 miles

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

both number plates damaged

exhaust poorly fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,640 miles

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

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

both number plates damaged

exhaust poorly fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

accident damage to rear of vehical

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 OKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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