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DU55 NXW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,819 mi
Last recorded153,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 153,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 148,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 143,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 127,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,692 miles

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

some free play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2015 122,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

some free play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,385 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2013 116,108 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs deterioating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 116,108 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs deterioating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 112,603 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fitted spare tyre to n/s front

Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,603 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fitted spare tyre to n/s front

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,643 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight wear in offside end of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2011 101,571 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight wear in offside end of steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,788 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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DU55 NXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU55 NXW, 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 DU55 NXW registered?

DU55 NXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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