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AJ55 SUF

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

186,433 mi
Last recorded186,433 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 186,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 175,040 miles

Front Chip on winscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 175,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (185/60/15 88H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Chip on winscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 164,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 164,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing trim clips (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,642 miles

adviced some play in inner rack ends

Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

adviced some play in inner rack ends

Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,697 miles

adviced both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

adviced some play in innerrack ends

Fail 9 Nov 2015 141,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

adviced both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

adviced some play in innerrack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adviced oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,983 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,519 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,325 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,786 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,786 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,723 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
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AJ55 SUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 SUF, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 SUF is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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