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YF05 SXO

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,321 mi
Last recorded130,321 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,558 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,956 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,036 miles

INNER EDGES WEARING ON OFFSIDE REAR,NEARSIDE REAR & NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,234 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,263 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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YF05 SXO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 YF05 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

YF05 SXO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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