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BP05 NOB

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 NOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,555 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 104,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 97,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,254 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating and minor leak

Fail 2 Jan 2020 86,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating and minor leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake travel

offside rear handbrake low effort

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight damage to offside front road wheel inner rim and tyre slightly under inflated

Fail 27 Dec 2017 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake travel

offside rear handbrake low effort

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight damage to offside front road wheel inner rim and tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,291 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,371 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front wiper detiorating

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front wiper detiorating

Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,842 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,554 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,546 miles

Nearside rear tyre lightly wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,240 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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BP05 NOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP05 NOB, 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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BP05 NOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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