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BV53 ACZ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,990 mi
Last recorded169,990 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ACZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 169,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 165,363 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 165,363 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 148,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,488 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 105,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,380 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm 175/65r14c

Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm 175/65r14c

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,350 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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BV53 ACZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV53 ACZ, 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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BV53 ACZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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