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BL55 DXW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin has 3 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough also has slight play in the steering column universal joint (2.2.D.1)

high pressure fuel pump has a slight leak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 126,370 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front tyre size do not match (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin has 3 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough also has slight play in the steering column universal joint (2.2.D.1)

high pressure fuel pump has a slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit !!!!! Worn on edges step tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering collumn

Play in steering collumn /shaft unable to fully inspect !!

Slight damage to front no. Plate

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 104,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit !!!!! Worn on edges step tread (4.1.E.1)

Off side front headlamp damaged brackets snapped but still secure

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Damage (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering collumn

Play in steering collumn /shaft unable to fully inspect !!

Slight damage to front no. Plate

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,106 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,335 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,723 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,057 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 42,171 miles

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

Nearside 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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BL55 DXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL55 DXW, 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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BL55 DXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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