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BJ05 OJL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

236,067 mi
Last recorded236,067 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 236,067 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 236,067 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 233,042 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs surface corrosion

spanner light on

Fail 15 Oct 2022 233,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs surface corrosion

spanner light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 232,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2020 230,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 221,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 217,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

Pass 2 May 2017 212,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 206,887 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Wing mirror badly damage but not obligatory

Pass 23 Apr 2015 201,926 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

Pass 9 May 2014 186,058 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 131,783 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,255 miles

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

all brake discs are worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all brake discs are worn

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,102 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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BJ05 OJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ05 OJL, 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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BJ05 OJL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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