CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN05 FNC

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,487 mi
Last recorded84,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,487 miles

both front brake hose shrouds corroded

creaking noise from o/s/f strut top mounting area

electrical fault light on dash

front to rear brake pipes not in all clips

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyre wall perished slightly

n/s/r wearing unevenly

o/s/r fog lamp lens broken

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

oil light illuminating intermitantly

plastic shroud on o/s/f strut damaged slightly

slight oil leak on engine

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both front brake hose shrouds corroded

creaking noise from o/s/f strut top mounting area

electrical fault light on dash

front to rear brake pipes not in all clips

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyre wall perished slightly

n/s/r wearing unevenly

o/s/r fog lamp lens broken

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

plastic shroud on o/s/f strut damaged slightly

slight oil leak on engine

spare wheel missing

tyre pressures slightly low

Fail 29 Jul 2010 94,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

no spare fitted in carrier.

off side front tyre wearing on inside tread pattern.

oil light on dash.

service light on dash.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

no spare fitted in carrier.

off side front tyre wearing on inside tread pattern.

oil light on dash.

service light on dash.

Fail 11 May 2009 75,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clip missing from rear of front to rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre "on limit" and wearing unevenly

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight "scuff" on n/s/r brake hose

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 11 May 2009 75,719 miles

clip missing from rear of front to rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre "on limit" and wearing unevenly

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight "scuff" on n/s/r brake hose

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2008 59,281 miles

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

repaired damage to o/s/f

Fail 7 May 2008 59,281 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

repaired damage to o/s/f

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN05 FNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DN05 FNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN05 FNC?

You can check the full history of DN05 FNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN05 FNC registered?

DN05 FNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is DN05 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 FNC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN05 FNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN05 FNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.