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YE05 MLJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,638 miles

Near side rear tyre very badly worn on edges and sidewalls

Steering rack has a lot of play in it

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Near side rear tyre very badly worn on edges and sidewalls

Steering rack has a lot of play in it

Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 125,562 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,572 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 119,572 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,631 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 99,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 93,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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