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EF55 XHX

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,031 miles

lower gearbox mount unbonding

n/s headlamp slightly loose

oil leak

freeplay in both steering arms

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes age cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 127,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes age cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

freeplay in both steering arms

lower gearbox mount unbonding

n/s headlamp slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,350 miles

Oil leak ()

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

advance freeplay in both steering arms

damage to front outer sill panels

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

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

advance freeplay in both steering arms

damage to front outer sill panels

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,976 miles

n/s screen damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s screen damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,743 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,270 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 93,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,461 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play inner steering rack knuckle offside.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play inner steering rack knuckle offside.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,050 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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EF55 XHX is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 EF55 XHX, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF55 XHX is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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