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DS04 MFA

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,479 mi
Last recorded183,479 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 183,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 183,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 154,275 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 148,396 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 148,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,346 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 175/70/14 REAR

Fail 24 Aug 2012 140,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 175/70/14 REAR

Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,074 miles

Dashboard odometer does not illuminate

Front and rear tyres are of different aspect ratios i.e.: Front tyres are 65s and rear tyres are 70s

Slight play/wear evident in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2011 132,074 miles

Dashboard odometer does not illuminate

Front and rear tyres are of different aspect ratios i.e.: Front tyres are 65s and rear tyres are 70s

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight play/wear evident in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,704 miles

Dashboard odometer is not illuminating

Vehicle is fitted with different aspect ratio tyres front and rear i.e. fronts are 65's rears are 70's

Fail 13 Jul 2010 126,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Dashboard odometer is not illuminating

Offside front sidelight slightly dim

Bonnet secondary restraint mechanism (safety catch ) is not operating freely

Spare wheel carrier is not secured

Pass 13 Jul 2009 117,454 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different aspect ratios > Fronts = 65 Rears = 70

Slight rim damage to offside front roadwheel

Fail 10 Jul 2009 117,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear tyres are of different aspect ratios > Fronts = 65 Rears = 70

Slight rim damage to offside front roadwheel

Pass 9 Jul 2008 110,267 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating

Slight rim damage to offside front roadwheel

Spare tyre is of a different aspect ratio to other tyres

Fail 9 Jul 2008 110,267 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight rim damage to offside front roadwheel

Spare tyre is of a different aspect ratio to other tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,913 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 88,912 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DS04 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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