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WN05 DXS

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,912 mi
Last recorded231,912 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 231,912 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 215,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 208,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 201,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 188,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 188,377 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 181,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 181,112 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 175,235 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 175,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 163,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 163,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 142,727 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 142,612 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,223 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,529 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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WN05 DXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN05 DXS, 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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What year was WN05 DXS registered?

WN05 DXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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