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BN05 RUU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,719 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,900 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 85,689 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,770 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,731 miles

Drivers door lock requires attention

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,731 miles

Drivers door lock requires attention

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,165 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,479 miles

o/s door mirror held on by tape

Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,476 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s door mirror held on by tape

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,828 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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BN05 RUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 RUU, 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 BN05 RUU registered?

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

Is BN05 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RUU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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