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D25 GRS

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,304 mi
Last recorded211,304 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 GRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 211,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting as marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides needs attention/adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 210,279 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 210,278 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 209,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 207,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 207,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 201,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 201,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 195,092 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 195,092 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakeing (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 188,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 188,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 177,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 177,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mtg (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 166,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,073 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,465 miles

both rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2016 139,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both rear brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,733 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013
Fail 9 Jan 2013

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,741 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 95,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre outter sidewall scuffed

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,516 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 85,516 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,345 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 76,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,626 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 51,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

off side front tyre has side wall damage but not exposing cords

slight play in off side steering tie rod

Pass 9 Feb 2008 51,862 miles

off side front tyre has side wall damage but not exposing cords

slight play in off side steering tie rod

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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D25 GRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D25 GRS, 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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D25 GRS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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