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DU55 UFB

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 115,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill complete length (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached very heavily corroded around mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached very heavily corroded around mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily damaged from worn pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,498 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,494 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 110,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,313 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorber covers off!

Fail 19 Oct 2020 106,307 miles

Emissions not tested noises front of engine area+excessive coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorber covers off!

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,275 miles

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,108 miles

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,477 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and crack

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,381 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,533 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,164 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,203 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 UFB 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 60%.

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

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