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YB53 VHF

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,666 mi
Last recorded170,666 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 170,666 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s parking brake just met limits

Fail 24 Nov 2017 170,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to centre broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack/anti roll bar mountings (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion to front sub frame,sills,coil springs,suspension mounts/components,floors,beam axle

o/s cv boot weeping

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 165,554 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 165,554 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort hand (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 147,193 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 147,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 137,254 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 137,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 128,347 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 128,279 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 118,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 103,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 103,787 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,627 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,336 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 44,335 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 VHF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YB53 VHF, 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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YB53 VHF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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