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BL05 EZG

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

221,537 mi
Last recorded221,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 221,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 218,979 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

idling speed intrmintant cuts off sometimes

Fail 30 Nov 2017 218,978 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

idling speed intrmintant cuts off sometimes

Pass 4 Nov 2016 215,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 215,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 210,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 210,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No emissions carryed out due to exhaust broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 201,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 201,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 196,433 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 196,431 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 191,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 180,768 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 169,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside steering rack slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2010 169,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear shock damp

playon sterring rack and slight knockin

strong advise side windows tinnted

toe bar bolts not put in ok sucure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 162,843 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear shock damp

offside rear lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearingedges nearside rear

playon sterring rack and slight knockin

spare wheel carrier loose

strong advise side windows tinnted

toe bar bolts not put in ok sucure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 121,676 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 121,673 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL05 EZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BL05 EZG, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL05 EZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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