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AG53 FKA

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 FKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 129,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,040 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 114,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached

Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,939 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,265 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades shorter than original fit

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,359 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 34,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,836 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AG53 FKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG53 FKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG53 FKA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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