2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · DU53 PFE
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 99,838 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 PFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 99,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 PFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (DU53 PFE) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder heavy pitting (1.1.11 (c))”.
DU53 PFE Mileage History
- 01/09/202394,788 mi
- 10/09/202495,975 mi+1,187 mi
- 18/09/202495,978 mi+3 mi
- 17/09/202597,657 mi+1,679 mi
- 30/09/202699,838 mi+2,181 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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