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BJ54 PVF

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,854 mi
Last recorded16,854 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 16,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023
Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,952 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 89,940 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,574 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,149 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,389 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,389 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,459 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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BJ54 PVF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PVF, 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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What year was BJ54 PVF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ54 PVF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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