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BJ54 YLL

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,140 mi
Last recorded199,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 199,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 199,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 198,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 197,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 197,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 196,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 195,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 183,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 172,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 148,659 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 137,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no-plate slight crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight buckle in n/s/f road wheel

Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,902 miles

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

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

front no-plate slight crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight buckle in n/s/f road wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,303 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low and edged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre edged

Fail 24 Apr 2013 108,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low and edged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre edged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside stop intermittant fault

Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,171 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise oil level high

no water in header tank

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,522 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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BJ54 YLL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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