2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · EF53 YFP
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF53 YFP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF53 YFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (EF53 YFP) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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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