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BU04 FMC

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,611 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,588 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,588 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,750 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,189 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,474 miles

rear brakes noisey+slightly uneaven brakeing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes noisey+slightly uneaven brakeing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,948 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,954 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm 175/65r14c conti vancocontact

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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BU04 FMC is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU04 FMC, 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 BU04 FMC registered?

BU04 FMC is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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