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AX54 CEA

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 CEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 186,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 186,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under body brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2018 179,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 175,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 175,545 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 163,906 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside play in inner steering rack joint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 154,074 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside play in inner steering rack joint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 144,347 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,867 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 134,844 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 17 Nov 2012 123,232 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,225 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 113,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 110,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,614 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AX54 CEA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AX54 CEA, 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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AX54 CEA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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