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BP53 PHK

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,670 mi
Last recorded165,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 PHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 165,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy coat of underseal

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,766 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR FLOOR FEELS SOFT CANT SEE CORROSION DUE TO HEAVY AMOUNT OF UNDERSEAL (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Oil leak ENGINE SUMP DAMP WITH OIL ()

Lower VEHICLE HEAVY UNDERSEALED

Offside Front Oil leak GEARBOX OIL SEAL LEAKING ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS FEELS CORRODED SOFT CAN NOT SEE DUE TO HEAVY AMOUNT OF UNDERSEAL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 158,762 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR FLOOR FEELS SOFT CANT SEE CORROSION DUE TO HEAVY AMOUNT OF UNDERSEAL (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Oil leak ENGINE SUMP DAMP WITH OIL ()

Lower VEHICLE HEAVY UNDERSEALED

Offside Front Oil leak GEARBOX OIL SEAL LEAKING ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS FEELS CORRODED SOFT CAN NOT SEE DUE TO HEAVY AMOUNT OF UNDERSEAL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 152,026 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 142,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 133,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 133,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,552 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise replacing auxilary drive belt, frayed on outside edge

advise replacing rear registration plate

exhaust back box deteriorated and leaking slightly

slight play in off side and near side steering rack ends

Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,552 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise replacing auxilary drive belt, frayed on outside edge

advise replacing rear registration plate

exhaust back box deteriorated and leaking slightly

slight play in off side and near side steering rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,553 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,426 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,727 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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BP53 PHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP53 PHK, 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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BP53 PHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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