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EF55 XUM

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 145,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 145,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,082 miles

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,081 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 129,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,699 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper slightly insecure

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2011 114,095 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar links poor.

front wipers poor.

horn poor.

o/s/f bumper poor.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 114,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar links poor.

front wipers poor.

horn poor.

o/s/f bumper poor.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,890 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,890 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,667 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,074 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 XUM is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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