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BK04 EDF

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 117,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill + inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 111,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,350 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded,flexi section poor and leaking

Odometer not illuminated

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 105,329 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rears x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely Rears (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle missing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded at rear pipe to silencer,flexi section poor and slightly leaking

Odometer not illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 99,345 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,939 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,392 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded at front flexi section

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing severely Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust corroded at front flexi section

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine management light on

o/s/front suspension arm rusted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 71,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/front suspension arm rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,862 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,329 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,442 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,437 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

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

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

Nearside inner track rod has slight play.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,843 miles

Engine idle speed high

Engine management light on

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

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

Slight play in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,434 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,434 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,518 miles

both rear brakes noisy in operation

dash milage lamp inop

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excessive brake squeal from rear drums

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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BK04 EDF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BK04 EDF, 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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BK04 EDF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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