2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · VE53 YOR
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 169,288 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 YOR Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 169,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 YOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (VE53 YOR) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Steering (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
VE53 YOR Mileage History
- 16/12/200684,651 mi
- 12/02/200784,741 mi+90 mi
- 12/02/200784,741 mi
- 04/03/200892,741 mi+8,000 mi
- 07/05/2009103,650 mi+10,909 mi
- 05/05/2010107,136 mi+3,486 mi
- 05/05/2010107,136 mi
- 10/05/2011109,093 mi+1,957 mi
- 10/05/2011109,093 mi
- 08/05/2012111,579 mi+2,486 mi
- 08/05/2012111,579 mi
- 11/06/2013113,807 mi+2,228 mi
- 11/06/2013113,807 mi
- 07/05/2014115,882 mi+2,075 mi
- 07/05/2014115,882 mi
- 24/03/2015117,595 mi+1,713 mi
- 25/03/2015117,595 mi
- 21/03/2016121,728 mi+4,133 mi
- 22/03/2016121,729 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2017125,423 mi+3,694 mi
- 21/03/2017125,423 mi
- 05/03/2018128,480 mi+3,057 mi
- 05/03/2018128,480 mi
- 05/03/2019131,184 mi+2,704 mi
- 11/02/2020132,711 mi+1,527 mi
- 12/02/2020132,711 mi
- 29/04/2021134,365 mi+1,654 mi
- 29/04/2022135,882 mi+1,517 mi
- 24/04/2023137,577 mi+1,695 mi
- 24/05/2023137,615 mi+38 mi
- 24/05/2023137,615 mi
- 03/06/2024141,973 mi+4,358 mi
- 13/06/2024141,975 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2025155,932 mi+13,957 mi
- 06/06/2025155,940 mi+8 mi
- 08/06/2026169,288 mi+13,348 mi
- 08/06/2026169,288 mi
Average of roughly 4,345 miles per year across 37 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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