2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · BT03 FVL
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 147,042 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT03 FVL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 147,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT03 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (BT03 FVL) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake rod excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake rod excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))”.
BT03 FVL Mileage History
- 29/08/2023138,076 mi
- 01/08/2024141,382 mi+3,306 mi
- 06/09/2025147,022 mi+5,640 mi
- 31/07/2026147,042 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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