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BN05 RSY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 161,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 161,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 155,608 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components & cosmetic damage at front

Pass 1 Jun 2019 148,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater cover misng

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring out

bumper damaged

chip screen

handbrake long

Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 143,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 118,158 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2016 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm tyre size 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box box very corrded signs of soot coming joins

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

spare side walls all cracked and tyre is flat

Fail 7 May 2016 107,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm tyre size 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box box very corrded signs of soot coming joins

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

spare side walls all cracked and tyre is flat

Pass 2 May 2015 97,640 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear through

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2015 97,640 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear through

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 87,186 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 87,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 76,637 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 68,736 miles

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

Oil leak

rear gearbox mount has slight play

Fail 11 May 2012 68,736 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 49,055 miles

oil leak sump gasket area

Pass 21 May 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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BN05 RSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN05 RSY, 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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BN05 RSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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