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YE55 SFN

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 SFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 120,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,221 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 119,081 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,801 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in o/s rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 17 Aug 2021 118,801 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in o/s rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,440 miles

rear exhaust box condition slight leak

reverse lights inop

vehicle been standing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 118,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box condition slight leak

reverse lights inop

vehicle been standing

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,003 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 114,998 miles

exhaust condition

f tyres wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,532 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,059 miles

front tyre low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s rack arm

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,050 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s rack arm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YE55 SFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE55 SFN, 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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What year was YE55 SFN registered?

YE55 SFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is YE55 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 SFN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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