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BJ54 YCM

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,685 mi
Last recorded156,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 156,685 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points to floor sections

under floor corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 156,685 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points to floor sections

under floor corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 153,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 153,369 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 130,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 121,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad approx 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 121,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers have a fault when turned on intermitant

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,186 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YCM is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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