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BL54 XUV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,796 mi
Last recorded104,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 102,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 95,543 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 95,543 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre close to wear limit

Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,555 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 35,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to wear

slight wheel rim damage on nearside front rim

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,332 miles

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to wear

slight wheel rim damage on nearside front rim

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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BL54 XUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL54 XUV, 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 BL54 XUV registered?

BL54 XUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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