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BF05 ZWL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,697 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,543 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 900,475 miles

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

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,399 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,369 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,369 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,891 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 ZWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZWL, 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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BF05 ZWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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