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DF04 HWC

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,216 mi
Last recorded177,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 HWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 177,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 150,006 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 150,005 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link sized (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,892 miles

lift at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2019 131,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 131,847 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,969 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 128,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,124 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel squeaking

Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel squeaking

Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,416 miles

oil filter leaking oil

Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 113,869 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,046 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 104,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,901 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,624 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 59,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DF04 HWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF04 HWC, 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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DF04 HWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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