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YD05 HCV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,217 mi
Last recorded133,217 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 HCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side door not opening

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,216 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side door not opening

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,295 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 127,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,133 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,133 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system condition (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 108,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,287 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,564 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,346 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front suspension d-link ball joints slightly worn

front windscreen cracked along the bottom

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front suspension d-link ball joints slightly worn

front windscreen cracked along the bottom

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,097 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear discs and pads slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,097 miles

rear discs and pads slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,231 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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YD05 HCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YD05 HCV, 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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YD05 HCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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