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DF54 SJV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 SJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,345 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,345 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside slight play in rack arm

Fail 25 Jan 2016 122,876 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside slight play in rack arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked but not in view of the road

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight amount of play nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2014 99,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight amount of play nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,126 miles

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

slight play in near side part of steerng rack

Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,126 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in near side part of steerng rack

Fail 23 Dec 2011 85,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in near side part of steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,393 miles

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

slight play in near side part of steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,450 miles

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

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

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

slight amount of play nearside of steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2010 80,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight amount of play nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,008 miles

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

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

slight amount of play in near side of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,440 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,739 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 SJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJV, 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 DF54 SJV registered?

DF54 SJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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