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CT55 NCF

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,094 mi
Last recorded142,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 142,094 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake fluctuation on limit (1.2.1 (e))

drivers both door pins worn play in door

Fail 11 Jun 2020 142,094 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear service brake fluctuation 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rack gaiters split /damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front no washers (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack has excess play /serious inner wear (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake fluctuation on limit (1.2.1 (e))

drivers both door pins worn play in door

Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,538 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 139,537 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,295 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 5 Apr 2018 135,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,659 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade slight detoriater

spare wheel under inflated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

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

Offside mirror glass damaged but can still see to rear

Pass 29 May 2015 117,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 22 May 2015 117,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 17 May 2013 85,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 29,819 miles

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 15 May 2012 29,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,886 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 10,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,620 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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CT55 NCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CT55 NCF, 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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CT55 NCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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