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BL04 RTX

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,792 mi
Last recorded169,792 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 169,792 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sidewalls cracked & perished & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

headlights discoloured n/s & o/s mirrors damaged

o/s cv boot detriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2021 169,792 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sidewalls cracked & perished & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

headlights discoloured n/s & o/s mirrors damaged

o/s cv boot detriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2018 158,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,591 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2017 148,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r coil spring weak

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,427 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 140,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,859 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,857 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 120,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,851 miles

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

slight run out on offside rear tyre

some play in nearside and offside inner rack ball joints

Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,851 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight run out on offside rear tyre

some play in nearside and offside inner rack ball joints

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,996 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,243 miles

both front discs worn and badly scored.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front discs worn and badly scored.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,502 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 52,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brakes squealing (advise) strip/clean and adjust

nsr shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BL04 RTX 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 56.5%.

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 BL04 RTX, 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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BL04 RTX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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