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DF54 MXU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,988 mi
Last recorded192,988 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 MXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 192,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 183,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 171,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 171,754 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 171,718 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 164,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 155,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 155,195 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 146,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 138,159 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 138,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 135,209 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 135,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just legal + different size front to rear 175/70-14 f 195/70-14 rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 90,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 81,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,799 miles

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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DF54 MXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF54 MXU, 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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DF54 MXU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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