MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack ends excessively worn/loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cemtre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e.m.l. staying on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant low in resevoir
front discs corroded
front tyres wearing unevenly
slight blow on corroded centre exhaust
front discs starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs starting to corrode
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 LAO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BF54 LAO, 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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BF54 LAO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 September 2004.
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