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BV53 ADU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,193 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 72,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge showing wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,744 miles

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

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

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

battery not fully secured

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge recommend tracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

battery not fully secured

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge recommend tracking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,495 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel loose in carrier recomend new bracket

Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,495 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel loose in carrier recomend new bracket

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,605 miles

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

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

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,605 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,297 miles

spare wheel missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,645 miles

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

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

no spare wheel.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,645 miles

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

no spare wheel.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,876 miles

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

front tyres +rear 0s worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,298 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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 ADU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ADU, 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 ADU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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