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YB53 VLO

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,521 mi
Last recorded146,521 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,521 miles

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

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

under body heavy under sealed

Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,869 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

DAMAGE ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE

FRONT WIPER DO NOT SELF PARK

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Offside Front BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 141,609 miles

Indicator stalk does not cancel

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area has a hole caused by damage but not weakening the area

load valve has heavy coating of oil

Fail 7 Nov 2017 141,608 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area has a hole caused by damage but not weakening the area

load valve has heavy coating of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox leaking gear oil from nearside inboard driveshaft oil seal

Fail 30 Jun 2015 115,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak from vac pump on alternator

gearbox leaking gear oil from nearside inboard driveshaft oil seal

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

indicator stalk worn but still working

no spare wheel in carrier

Fail 11 Jul 2014 109,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

indicator stalk worn but still working

no spare wheel in carrier

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,195 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,446 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 53,446 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 43,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2009 43,461 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,068 miles

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

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 VLO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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