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BG05 LWD

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,718 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,332 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 56,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in rack o/s ball end

spare tyre not legal

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BG05 LWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BG05 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

BG05 LWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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