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DN53 UXH

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 119,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple places, not to be welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s full sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,261 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,133 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY REAR BRAKES

UJ TO STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY(MAYBE BOLT?)

rear reg plate deteriorated

screen scrub marks

slight pitting front discs

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on bonnet

rear reg plate deteriorated

scrubs on windscreen

slight play steering?

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,756 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in centre screen

o/s/r tyre inner wall very slight lump

rear reg plate deteriorated

scratch mark on screen

slight play rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,369 miles

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r lens slight damage

o/s/r wheel rim slight damage

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,065 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 30,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,272 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,457 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,457 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 9,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 4,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads thin

o/s/r handbrake not locking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,195 miles

brake pads thin

o/s/r handbrake not locking

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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DN53 UXH is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DN53 UXH, 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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DN53 UXH is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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