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YC05 XNL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 141,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 125,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 125,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing but still working ok

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing but still working ok

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,157 miles

l/h horn button not working

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

l/h horn button not working

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. beam very high.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Centre seat belt clasp may require attention soon

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished with small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

spare wheel carrier may require attention soon

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,501 miles

rear box in poor condishion

slight play ion both front stearing rack ends on maximum tolarance

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 168,398 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 158,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 146,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 118,673 miles

stone chip on windsreen.

Fail 15 May 2008 118,673 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades wearing.

stone chip on windsreen.

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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YC05 XNL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC05 XNL, 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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YC05 XNL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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