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Y121 LMR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

203,516 mi
Last recorded203,516 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 LMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 203,516 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front corroded thin and greased (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre 175-65-14t worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 200,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 190,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 181,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 166,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 155,826 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,955 miles

unable to fully assess brake pies due to covering of grease

Fail 26 Mar 2018 131,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175-70-14t (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-70-14t (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 175-65-14t worn on inside edge

unable to fully assess brake pies due to covering of grease

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,248 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175-65-14t (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully asess brake pipes due to covering of grease

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,498 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front coil spring incomplete but still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,132 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,431 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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Y121 LMR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y121 LMR, 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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Y121 LMR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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