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DS54 BFE

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,777 mi
Last recorded63,777 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged/repaired

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged/repaired

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,753 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,091 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,047 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,047 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,240 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,920 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,289 miles

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)

engine damp/wet with oil around crank pulley/timing case area

front n o-plate cracked around mounting screws but is still secure and legible

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed/perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,289 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

engine damp/wet with oil around crank pulley/timing case area

front n o-plate cracked around mounting screws but is still secure and legible

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed/perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,038 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 1 May 2008 27,385 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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DS54 BFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS54 BFE, 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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DS54 BFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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