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BF53 MXL

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

612,352 mi
Last recorded612,352 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 612,352 miles

3 stone chips in windscreen

handbrake just met requirements

pin hole in nearside front cv boot

play in steering system

sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 567,227 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 567,227 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 512,880 miles

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

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

slight play from hub area both sides

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2014 512,880 miles

slight play from hub area both sides

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2013 464,252 miles

rear exaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2013 464,224 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2012 407,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tail silencer in poor condition

rear no. plate lettering becoming detatched

stone chip in windscreen <borderline>

Pass 14 Jan 2012 407,775 miles

exhaust tail silencer in poor condition

rear no. plate lettering becoming detatched

stone chip in windscreen <borderline>

Pass 21 Jan 2011 361,372 miles

Play in steering column due to electric steering

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 361,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering column due to electric steering

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

several small chips in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2010 298,014 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 298,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 240,704 miles

engine oil level just above minimum.

stonechips in screen within limits.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 182,180 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 182,180 miles

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

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 123,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 123,678 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front brake balance just in limit.

front tyres worn on inner edge - suspct toe-out.

o/s wiper blade shorter than normal?

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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BF53 MXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 BF53 MXL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF53 MXL registered?

BF53 MXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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