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BD55 UGU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 101,464 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 88,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear rear axle corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight blow from exhaust flexi

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp cluster damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear rear axle corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight blow from exhaust flexi

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Fail 5 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 71,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,005 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 68,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,108 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,976 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,976 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers sun visor clip broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,128 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,515 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,259 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD55 UGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD55 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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