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CV05 PFU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,772 mi
Last recorded66,772 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 PFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 66,772 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,214 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s inner tie rod end

Fail 13 Nov 2021 55,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s inner tie rod end

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 40,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box. (7.1.2)

Fuel filter wet, but doesn't seem to be leaking.

Park brake 17%

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,460 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box. (7.1.2)

Fuel filter wet, but doesn't seem to be leaking.

Park brake 17%

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,496 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,616 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,361 miles

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,296 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 PFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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