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AK54 HRL

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 HRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play. ()

Fail 27 Sep 2024 156,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play. ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,667 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Outer Casing Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 148,666 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Outer Casing Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 142,429 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Outer Casing Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 142,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,664 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will needs attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear box in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will needs attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear box in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,472 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,141 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,095 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,563 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,614 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK54 HRL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK54 HRL, 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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AK54 HRL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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