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AM53 CKX

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,088 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,475 miles

195/60/R14/86H. OSF new OSR 4 NSF 6 NSF 5mm.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From cam cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,450 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect tyre fitted, 175/70/R14/88hxl. Others are 195/60/R14/86H. (5.2.3 (b))

Incorrect tyre fitted, 175/70/R14/88hxl. Others are 195/60/R14/86H. OSF 5 OSR 4 NSF 6 NSF 5mm.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From cam cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,332 miles

195/60/R14/86H. All 6mm.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 82,332 miles

195/60/R14/86H. All 6mm.

Stop lamp(s) all not working PRS. Switch replaced. (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,145 miles

175/70/R14/88xl. OF 3 OR 4 NR 3 NF 2mm.

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing, should be monitored.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing, should be monitored. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,164 miles

Front Both tyres at 4mm FEDERAL

Rear Both tyres at 3mm 175/70 R 14

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,658 miles

175/70/R14/88XL. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,926 miles

175/70/R14/88H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,514 miles

175/70/R14/84T.

Rear brakes noisey but efficient.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,496 miles

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

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

175/70/R14/84T.

Rear brakes noisey but efficient.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,286 miles

175/70/R14/84T. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,286 miles

175/70/R14/84T. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,905 miles

Brake pipes covered with mu and dirt not allowing full inspection

Moisture in o/s steering rack boot

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,904 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Moisture on O/s/ steering rack boot

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing from inner edges recommend tracking checked

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,911 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brakes sound like they are contaminated even though meet efficiency.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,251 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,133 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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AM53 CKX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AM53 CKX, 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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AM53 CKX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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