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DC53 DHM

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,450 mi
Last recorded207,450 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 207,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 186,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 163,494 miles

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

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

play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 163,490 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 137,916 miles

both n/s shockabsorbers slightly damp

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2009 137,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both n/s shockabsorbers slightly damp

front brake pads low discs poor

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 112,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 112,396 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,056 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 93,056 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front grill damaged.

N/S front wheel slightly buckled.

N/S wheel arch trim missing.

O/S front wheel slightly buckled.

O/S wheel arch trim loose.

Rear indicator bulbs going white.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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DC53 DHM is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DC53 DHM, 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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What year was DC53 DHM registered?

DC53 DHM is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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