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DS05 OXG

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,347 mi
Last recorded148,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,347 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 148,338 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,544 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 144,115 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

slight play in nearside rear axle bush

Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 136,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,875 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible x2 (4.1.4 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,002 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,760 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,248 miles

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

slight play in nsf trackrod end

surface rust to all brake lines under body

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,137 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,706 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,705 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,854 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,914 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,613 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 OXG, 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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What year was DS05 OXG registered?

DS05 OXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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