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YB05 SFU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 SFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear before flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,603 miles

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

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,746 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,059 miles

back box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,059 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,259 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,406 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,046 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,898 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,781 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

slight play in n/s rack end.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,781 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)

slight play in n/s rack end.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,615 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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YB05 SFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB05 SFU, 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 YB05 SFU registered?

YB05 SFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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