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YF05 FLR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,775 mi
Last recorded164,775 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 164,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 150,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 150,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 135,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fan belt very worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 126,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fan belt very worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,577 miles

front tyres worn on inside

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 120,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,865 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,750 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint boot split

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,750 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar link upper ball joint boot split

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit - track check required

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,632 miles

front + rear brake pads getting low + slight play in n/s/f rack joint

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,883 miles

Spare tyre defective

front and rear brake discs rusted

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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YF05 FLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF05 FLR, 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 YF05 FLR registered?

YF05 FLR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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