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YF05 WOB

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 WOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 65,420 miles

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

Position lamp not working ALL 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 62,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,560 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 58,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,102 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear/ sub frame/ axle/ all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 49,708 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 49,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Feels tight (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 47,428 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Feels tight (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 46,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 46,964 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 46,524 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 46,524 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,758 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corrodad

Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corrodad

Pass 31 May 2013 43,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 43,951 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 42,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screen going cloudy

slight lip on brake discs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,754 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen going cloudy

slight lip on brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

knock on steering

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and cracking

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 WOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WOB, 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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YF05 WOB is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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