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BD55 DXU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 104,388 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly scored

steering very slightly notchy

Fail 18 Dec 2017 104,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,499 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,697 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 79,662 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 73,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 73,583 miles

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

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 68,125 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 62,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,495 miles

NSR side wall damaged in several areas

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

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

Signs that fuel pump may have been leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,495 miles

NSR side wall damaged in several areas

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs that fuel pump may have been leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD55 DXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BD55 DXU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD55 DXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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