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BG05 LVX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,611 mi
Last recorded164,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 164,611 miles

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

oil leak around engine area

Fail 19 Nov 2016 164,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak around engine area

Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside crack in mirror glass

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Offside play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 1 Nov 2014 151,153 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2013 133,614 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,827 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE OIL LEAKING

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 98,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,873 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,307 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,307 miles

slight play in the steering rack

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 LVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LVX, 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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BG05 LVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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