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BD53 WTA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,350 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 115,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD53 WTA, 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 WTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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