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YB53 VFL

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,009 mi
Last recorded147,009 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 VFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 143,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,952 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,219 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

nearside front steering rack has slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

steering u j has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,219 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front steering rack has slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

steering u j has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 116,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,828 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2011 107,828 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,250 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,722 miles

slight knocking noise detected from steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 81,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight knocking noise detected from steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,982 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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YB53 VFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YB53 VFL, 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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What year was YB53 VFL registered?

YB53 VFL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YB53 VFL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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