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DV05 JBX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 JBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015

brake pipe across the rear axle is starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is getting low on the inner edge but passes the MOT due to tyre design

offside rear shock absorber is damp

rear shock absorber dust covers are detached

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,747 miles

front tyres are getting low on the inner edge

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak from engine, further investigation recommended

possible slight play in inner track rods

rear exhaust box corroding & leaking slightly

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Fail 20 Sep 2013 123,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front tyres are getting low on the inner edge

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak from engine, further investigation recommended

possible slight play in inner track rods

rear exhaust box corroding & leaking slightly

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,047 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

Engine oil leak

offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,698 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the limit & has a puncture

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,953 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn on inner edges but ok due to tread designs

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,957 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2008 86,311 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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DV05 JBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV05 JBX, 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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DV05 JBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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