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BD53 OKE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

175,741 mi
Last recorded175,741 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 175,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 175,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 171,736 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 171,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 156,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 144,471 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 144,471 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 137,161 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 137,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 18 May 2013 129,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 9 May 2012 117,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 117,680 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011
Fail 18 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Apr 2010

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,635 miles

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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BD53 OKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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