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BD53 NUJ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,316 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in steering and/or suspension.

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 77,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in steering and/or suspension.

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 72,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,272 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 67,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,466 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,055 miles

brake load compensating valve actuating linkage misaligned but still functioning

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,343 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,701 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 29,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,415 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 21,415 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)

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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BD53 NUJ 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 61.5%.

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 BD53 NUJ, 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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BD53 NUJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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