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AO04 FTV

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

Pass 1 May 2025 82,233 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 82,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 76,172 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,437 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,447 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,202 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 63,185 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,432 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 62,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,376 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,376 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,901 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,699 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,061 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,891 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,736 miles

Knock from steeriong rack, though no obvious wear or excessive free play

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,669 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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AO04 FTV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AO04 FTV, 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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What year was AO04 FTV registered?

AO04 FTV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AO04 FTV safe to buy?

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