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DE05 USU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 USU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,054 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 133,047 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake low efficiency

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

Pass 12 May 2023 133,045 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,030 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside ( inner 1/4of tread area). (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside (inner 1/4 of tread area.) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside metal brake pipes slightly corroded.Also rear end of offside front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,972 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,688 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,687 miles

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

both rear tyres are scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,977 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,667 miles

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

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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DE05 USU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE05 USU, 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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DE05 USU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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