2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · FX53 ARF
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 195,741 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX53 ARF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2026
- 195,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX53 ARF 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 (FX53 ARF) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FX53 ARF Mileage History
- 14/03/2022193,049 mi
- 14/03/2022193,049 mi
- 29/08/2023194,348 mi+1,299 mi
- 04/06/2025195,548 mi+1,200 mi
- 08/06/2026195,741 mi+193 mi
Average of roughly 636 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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