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BP53 YLY

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

185,337 mi
Last recorded185,337 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 185,337 miles

E.M.L

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner rack joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all front suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2017 185,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner rack joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all front suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016

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

Fail 14 May 2016

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 176,197 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2015 176,197 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2014

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f tyre on limit

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2013 176,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 176,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

can not see all brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2011 176,197 miles

E.C.M light on

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

Slight play in steering rack

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread E/R/A

Pass 29 Oct 2010 176,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 175,790 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

offside front wing damaged

play in front suspension arm bushes

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2009 175,491 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play offsdie steering rack

slight play steering column

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2008 147,556 miles

airbag light on

both rear indicators starting to show white light

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door damaged

engine sump rusting

horn switch damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2008 147,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

both rear indicators starting to show white light

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door damaged

engine sump rusting

horn switch damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 129,080 miles

both dipped beam headlamp bulbs are slightly dis-coloured.

windscreen wipers are slow in operation, but operate correctly when on fast speed.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 129,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both dipped beam headlamp bulbs are slightly dis-coloured.

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

windscreen wipers are slow in operation, but operate correctly when on fast speed.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 128,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wipers working on fast speed only

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 YLY 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 52.6%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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