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BG05 GRK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,860 mi
Last recorded119,860 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,822 miles

slite oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,821 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

slite oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 117,187 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,605 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,691 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 58,970 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,970 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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BG05 GRK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 GRK, 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 BG05 GRK registered?

BG05 GRK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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