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CP55 DXT

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,213 mi
Last recorded105,213 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 105,213 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip slightly loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre evidence of being ran flat- inner sidewall slightly damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 93,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,926 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 77,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,639 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Park brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Park brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,381 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2021 69,381 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2020 63,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn - approximately friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to silencer

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack or reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Drop link detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn - approximately friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to silencer

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack or reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,848 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,848 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,379 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

OSF brake pad worn more than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 44,379 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

OSF brake pad worn more than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,545 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

Little reserve travel in hand brake

NSR tyre 4mm

OSR tyre 3mm

Play in both inner steering arms

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 31,440 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,238 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,531 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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CP55 DXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 CP55 DXT, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP55 DXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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