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BN04 TKY

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 TKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 140,671 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,172 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 110,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,213 miles

front subframe surface rust

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,213 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front subframe surface rust

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,349 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low 2.0mm

Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low 2.0mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,084 miles

Oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 77,072 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,595 miles

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

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

O/S N/S DISCS WORN

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,014 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly defective

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,014 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes slightly defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 43,305 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,878 miles

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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BN04 TKY is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN04 TKY, 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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BN04 TKY is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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