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BF05 UDZ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,097 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,113 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,071 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front and rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front brake pads becoming low

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust becoming corroded

front and rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front brake pads becoming low

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear tyres worn and going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,377 miles

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 UDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF05 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

BF05 UDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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