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DU55 UCZ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 128,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/ back of sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers impede parts of suspension

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low reserve on hand brake

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section

Various suspension and steering component's corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,521 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside front and nearside front sidelamps have a slight blue tinge.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping.

Offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Slight haze of blue smoke upon acceleration.

Slight play in nearside front suspension wishbone bush.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,222 miles

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

Front Slight blue tint to offside front and nearside front side lamp bulbs

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

Projected beam image poor and lens discoloured

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2023 125,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Slight blue tint to offside front and nearside front side lamp bulbs

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

Projected beam image poor and lens discoloured

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,333 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear damper weeping slightly.

Offside headlamp lens discolouring.

Slight blue tint to offside front and nearside front side lamp bulbs.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear damper weeping slightly.

Offside headlamp lens discolouring.

Slight blue tint to offside front and nearside front side lamp bulbs.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,969 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Nearside rear damper weeping.

Offside and nearside handbrake outer cables in poor condition.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,572 miles

Both front brake discs getting thin

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Edge of rubber anti slip brake pedal worn

N/S/F inner wheel rim slightly bent

O/S headlamp aims slight faded

Slight play in N/S of steering rack

Some parts of vehicle generally rusty/slight corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 117,572 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs getting thin

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Edge of rubber anti slip brake pedal worn

N/S/F inner wheel rim slightly bent

O/S headlamp aims slight faded

O/S/R suspension spring corroding

Slight play in N/S of steering rack

Some parts of vehicle generally rusty/slight corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,189 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,788 miles

Offside rear suspension spring corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 17 Nov 2018 111,788 miles

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

Offside rear suspension spring corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,396 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

*Strong Advice* N/S/F tyre heavy perishing on both sidewall and wear on inner edge

*Strong Advice* N/S/R tyre heavy perishing on inner sidewall

*Strong Advice* O/S/R tyre heavy perishing on inner sidewall and wear on inner edge

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,489 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 107,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,565 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 62,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,017 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 UCZ 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 68%.

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 DU55 UCZ, 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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DU55 UCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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