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BJ54 PPV

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,861 mi
Last recorded133,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 133,861 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2019 95,305 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 90,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,147 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,501 miles

o/s & n/s steering rack tie bars play.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,501 miles

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

o/s & n/s steering rack tie bars play.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,765 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,566 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,566 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,140 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,223 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BJ54 PPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BJ54 PPV, 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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BJ54 PPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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