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DS04 GMX

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,047 mi
Last recorded178,047 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 178,047 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 177,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

centre section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 165,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,262 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 129,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 111,046 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 88,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 GMX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMX, 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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What year was DS04 GMX registered?

DS04 GMX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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