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YE05 MMU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 MMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,124 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 122,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2017

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,089 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,923 miles

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

managment light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

managment light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,991 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 77,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,330 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front wing slightly damaged

slight play in front drop links

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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