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DS04 EDF

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 EDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 135,086 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 15 Jul 2025 125,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 124,897 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle and subframe plus suspension components

sticker on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,284 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wipers wont park

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 117,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wipers wont park

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front spot lights loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front spot lights loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 20 May 2019 99,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 99,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,109 miles

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainlines x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,652 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,797 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,819 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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DS04 EDF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DS04 EDF, 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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DS04 EDF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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