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DG54 TGJ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,100 mi
Last recorded175,100 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 175,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded/holed next to nearside lower arm rear mounting pin. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL light inoperative.

Offside Centre, outer sill damaged/distorted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 79,803 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,938 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,189 miles

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mains (1.1.11 (d) (i))

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,242 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side by steering rack mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxolied (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear and nearside front tyre valve stems heavily deteriorated/cracking.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base / replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base / replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base / replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base / replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,261 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 91,315 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,632 miles

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

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

noise from o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,238 miles

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

cut to outer wall o/s/r tyre (cords not exposed)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,281 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,281 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,821 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DG54 TGJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DG54 TGJ, 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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DG54 TGJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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