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CV05 EJA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,198 mi
Last recorded135,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty front and rear faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 5 May 2022 128,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 128,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,309 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 117,309 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,139 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter housing damp

slight corrosion rear cross member

Fail 31 Jan 2019 100,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter housing damp

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,549 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear cross member

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,544 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,784 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tyre on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,755 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tyre on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 May 2015 74,107 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 74,076 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 65,881 miles

gaffer tape on both wing mirrors

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,458 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,139 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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CV05 EJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV05 EJA, 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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CV05 EJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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