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BJ04 WYU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 66,350 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 66,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,140 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 65,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os,ns (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated limits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os,ns limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,985 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 56,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dash (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 55,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 51,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 49,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,800 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,558 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,557 miles

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

front sidelights incorrect colour

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2012 28,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 28,375 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 26,216 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,349 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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BJ04 WYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 BJ04 WYU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 WYU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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