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AK05 MLJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,895 mi
Last recorded163,895 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 163,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,738 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f on 2mm and o/s/f on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

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

exhaust box excessively corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 141,737 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f on 2mm and o/s/f on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box excessively corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,064 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)

Rear exhaust and mounting brackets deteriorated

cooling header tank empty

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,929 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 93,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating, recommend replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2015 93,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating, recommend replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,811 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 85,810 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,628 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,459 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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AK05 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK05 MLJ, 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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AK05 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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