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YE05 BWY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 155,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

body work damaged

coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar drop links slight play and rubbers deteriorated

number plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre small cut in tyre wall

right hand side of steering wheel horn button not working

seat belt slight frayed

Fail 17 May 2016 155,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

body work damaged

coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar drop links slight play and rubbers deteriorated

number plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre small cut in tyre wall

right hand side of steering wheel horn button not working

seat belt slight frayed

Pass 6 May 2015 149,147 miles

exhaust centre section flexi blowing

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 1 May 2015 149,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre section flexi blowing

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front tyre tread scrubbed-off on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 139,246 miles

bodywork damaged

nearside & offside front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

one side of horn working on steering wheel

reduced damping effect on front

Fail 17 May 2014 139,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bodywork damaged

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside & offside front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slight corroded

number plates deteriorated

oil leak

one side of horn working on steering wheel

reduced damping effect on front

slight play on front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 9 May 2013 123,679 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013 123,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,335 miles

body work damaged

battery loose

Fail 28 Jun 2012 114,331 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose

body work damaged

oil leak from sump

Pass 5 May 2011 97,885 miles

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

damage to n/s front door mirror

o/s body damage

Fail 3 May 2011 97,757 miles

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

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

damage to n/s front door mirror

o/s body damage

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s rear quarter panel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,129 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

deteration to rear no plate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,398 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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YE05 BWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YE05 BWY, 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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YE05 BWY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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