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CU54 ZLO

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 ZLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 70,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,243 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,194 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv boot loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount loose outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 54,096 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn excess upwards movement on steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv boot loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount loose outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 49,827 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 48,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 38,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Fail 3 Apr 2013 21,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,945 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2012 18,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2012 18,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads / discs worn

n,s rear tyre cracking on side wall

n,s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,480 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 10,423 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 6,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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CU54 ZLO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CU54 ZLO, 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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CU54 ZLO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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