MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant header tank empty
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level on minium
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules
slight uneven wear to o/s/f tyre
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight uneven wear to o/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust rear silencer corrded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear silencer corrded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bold on inner edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 XSM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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