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BN54 WJA

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,701 mi
Last recorded163,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 WJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 163,701 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 163,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2017 156,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 153,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 153,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 150,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 136,907 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 119,259 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 119,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 104,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,541 miles

slight play offside front wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,541 miles

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

slight play offside front wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2008 71,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play both front wheels

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,939 miles

slight play both front wheels

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 64,453 miles

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

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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BN54 WJA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN54 WJA, 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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BN54 WJA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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