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BL05 XJU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015

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

winscreen cracked but not yet in driver view

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,250 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

windscreen cracked but not yet in drivers view

Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,087 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

windscreen cracked but not yet in drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,357 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,825 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

offside and nearside rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre cracked and perished and deep splits in tread.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,925 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BL05 XJU, 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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What year was BL05 XJU registered?

BL05 XJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is BL05 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 XJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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