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FN53PLX
2003 VAUXHALL COMBO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1700cc
General Information
- Registration FN53PLX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model COMBO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1700cc
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- Expires 09 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,044 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe proper locking nut not used (2.1.3 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,903 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,587 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,803 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,733 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,218 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,475 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust back box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,394 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019 4 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,450 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018 4 Jun 202615 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,694 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blow (7.1.2)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blow (7.1.2)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,119 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016 4 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,487 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015 4 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,033 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,663 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,262 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,262 MI
4 Jun 202614 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,093 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011 4 Jun 202614 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,093 MI
4 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,096 MI
4 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,096 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 4 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,695 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 4 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,695 MI
4 Jun 20265 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,718 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 4 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,733 MI
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FN53PLX was registered on 2003-09-06
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