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DN05 ZWC

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,504 mi
Last recorded159,504 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,504 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,858 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 155,858 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 152,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 150,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 147,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,845 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 142,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe tightened (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 138,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 136,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,527 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 100,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 70,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,538 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,537 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 46,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN05 ZWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZWC, 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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DN05 ZWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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