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BN05 XTH

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,719 mi
Last recorded144,719 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes across rear axle & along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box slight hole/leak (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 139,533 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes across rear axle & along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box slight hole/leak (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Front gear box mounting excessively worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 133,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play side rod (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Front gear box mounting excessively worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,540 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 109,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,172 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 76,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BN05 XTH is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

BN05 XTH is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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