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BF05 SVW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,588 mi
Last recorded155,588 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 SVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 155,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 155,494 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower joint (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 149,465 miles

Rear brake pipes greased

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 143,173 miles

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

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

o/s h/brake efficiency just met requirements

Fail 13 Jul 2013 143,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil level on min

o/s h/brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 18 Jul 2012 136,884 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

nearside front plastic wheelarch trim missing

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2012 136,884 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

nearside front plastic wheelarch trim missing

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 131,584 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 131,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 124,281 miles

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

slight play in tie rods both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2009 119,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 119,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF05 SVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BF05 SVW, 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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What year was BF05 SVW registered?

BF05 SVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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