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DE05 USY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,532 mi
Last recorded50,532 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,350 miles

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

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 44,350 miles

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

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

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,024 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 42,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,205 miles

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,576 miles

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

offside front tyre inner worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 USY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE05 USY, 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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What year was DE05 USY registered?

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

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