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MJ04 ZHZ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 ZHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and chassisi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2024 104,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis

Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2023 101,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,790 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors and inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 97,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors and inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor/spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,828 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,829 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,961 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,591 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,477 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,823 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 57,823 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,540 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,581 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,928 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,622 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 20,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MJ04 ZHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 MJ04 ZHZ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ04 ZHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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