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DS05 BVE

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,224 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,130 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel injectors damp

inner track arms slight play

intermittent starting issue

management light on

nsr tyre rubber deteriorated

nsr tyre sidewall slight cuts

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,130 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel injectors damp

inner track arms slight play

management light on

nsr tyre rubber deteriorated

nsr tyre sidewall slight cuts

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car/spanner light on

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car/spanner light on

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 29 Dec 2012 60,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

spare wheel carrier loose

unable to inspect offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

warning light on dash

Pass 13 May 2011 46,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside steering rack tierod has play to inner joint

offsidde front seatbelt has minor fluffing

rear brake discs have wear

Fail 13 May 2011 46,942 miles

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

rear brake discs have wear

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside steering rack tierod has play to inner joint

offsidde front seatbelt has minor fluffing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,968 miles

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

spare tyre low

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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DS05 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS05 BVE, 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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DS05 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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