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BF03 RWL

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,583 mi
Last recorded166,583 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 166,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres approx 2 mm in areas

Fail 30 Jul 2014 162,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres approx 2 mm in areas

Pass 31 Jul 2013 149,740 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 149,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 120,924 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 120,920 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,422 miles

both front tyres 2mm

burning oil

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear coil springs

exhaust poor condition

slight play in steering rack

suspension knocks

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,418 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

burning oil

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear coil springs

exhaust poor condition

slight play in steering rack

suspension knocks

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,496 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 27 May 2008 68,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 68,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 52,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 May 2006 41,056 miles

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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BF03 RWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF03 RWL, 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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BF03 RWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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