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BG55 RXB

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,399 mi
Last recorded184,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 184,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 182,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 177,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 173,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 169,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 165,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 144,100 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,356 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,629 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,534 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor blow

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor blow

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,642 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S steering rack/arm?

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,612 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,possibly tracking required

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S steering rack/arm?

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,406 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear 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 rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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BG55 RXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BG55 RXB, 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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BG55 RXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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