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DE05 YFV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,771 mi
Last recorded172,771 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 172,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 172,754 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 166,065 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 166,061 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 146,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 146,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,190 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 141,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,697 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 125,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken spring may fall out at any time (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs pitted across friction surfaces

brake servo vacuum pump leaking oil between pump and alternator

different size tyres front to rear

nearside wiper blade split

play in both steering rack arms

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,907 miles

Both front and rear brake discs pitted

Slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,226 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear silencer poor condition

Some pitting of front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,975 miles

Movement in both steering arms

Pitting to front brake disc's

Wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,912 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

movement in both steering arm ball joints

movement in steering rack internal bush

small chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,912 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

movement in both steering arm ball joints

movement in steering rack internal bush

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,128 miles

Slight movement in both steering arms.

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 YFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE05 YFV, 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 YFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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