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BN54 WLU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,465 mi
Last recorded201,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 201,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 190,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 187,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 184,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 181,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 173,220 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 163,642 miles

all 4 tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2014 163,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2013 143,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,943 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,857 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres getting low on edges.

Rear exhaust heavily corroded and slightly leaking.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 81,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front and o/s/r tyres getting low on edges.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Hand brake travel high.

O/S/F brake pads appear to be getting low.

Rear exhaust heavily corroded and slightly leaking.

Wiper blades smeary.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 64,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,596 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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BN54 WLU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BN54 WLU, 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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What year was BN54 WLU registered?

BN54 WLU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is BN54 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 WLU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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