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BD53 YBW

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,748 mi
Last recorded182,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 182,748 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 182,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 178,714 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2010 178,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2009 163,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 150,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 122,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 122,206 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YBW is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BD53 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 YBW registered?

BD53 YBW is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BD53 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 YBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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