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WP05 MXB

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,294 mi
Last recorded149,294 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 MXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,294 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 139,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 127,742 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 127,738 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,863 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear coil spring broken but not likely to dislocate

Fail 10 Dec 2015 116,863 miles

Braking system leaking offside rear caliper union (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

offside rear coil spring broken but not likely to dislocate

Fail 10 Dec 2015 116,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal antislip pad part worn

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,479 miles

os/f headlamp bracket broken but light unit secure

Fail 6 Dec 2014 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os/f headlamp bracket broken but light unit secure

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Off-side rear tyre slightly worn on inner tread

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Near-side indicator has intermitant fault

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,262 miles

Off-side rear tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Near-side indicator has intermitant fault

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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WP05 MXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WP05 MXB, 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 WP05 MXB registered?

WP05 MXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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