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DS05 GNZ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,249 miles

General corrosion to underbody, sills, subframe, suspension and coil springs

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 92,238 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust snapped off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underbody, sills, subframe, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,728 miles

Heavy corrosion to underbody, sills, chassis rails, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,728 miles

Heavy corrosion to underbody, sills, chassis rails, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,187 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 18 Mar 2022 83,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,371 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres cracked and perished 185/60/15

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,637 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Exhaust flexi blowing and system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,637 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres seem low on pressures

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Exhaust flexi blowing and system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on edges, cracked and splitting through tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,425 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs brake discs and pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and cracked/perished

Rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs brake discs and pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and cracked/perished

Rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,439 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,820 miles

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

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

Ofside front tyre has slight cracking to tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,839 miles

o/s/r tyre at 3/4mm off on inside

Fail 6 Mar 2013 25,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre at 3/4mm off on inside

oil low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 14,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS05 GNZ, 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 GNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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