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DS05 DXD

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,122 mi
Last recorded153,122 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 153,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 153,120 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 149,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 149,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 147,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 147,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ALSO CRACKING ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR BADLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sillend (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust dangerous risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 142,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside wiper split

rear brake pipes corroded

steering column U.J worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,679 miles

COOLANT LOW

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,019 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tread perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2016 138,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tread perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,480 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joint o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,436 miles

Intimitant fault with passenger front door opening

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 120,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Intimitant fault with passenger front door opening

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 107,718 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,276 miles

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Engine oil leaks

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

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,276 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

Engine oil leaks

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

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,385 miles

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

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

inner edges of o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn,no cord or ply showing as yet.

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,051 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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DS05 DXD is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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