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BR53 WAX

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR53 WAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 87,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 83,757 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,640 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,909 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,708 miles

Emissions not tested oil level not registering on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre old & perished

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level below Min

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak?

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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BR53 WAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 BR53 WAX, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR53 WAX registered?

BR53 WAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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