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YF54 ZVH

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,701 mi
Last recorded201,701 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ZVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 201,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 201,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 186,442 miles

Engine oil level low

N/s outer sill corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 186,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined with flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined with flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine oil level low

N/s outer sill corroding

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 175,958 miles

N/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 175,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Urgent (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer case missing (5.2.4a)

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

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible signs of a leak at time of test

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 28 Aug 2015 160,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer case missing (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible signs of a leak at time of test

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,101 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,438 miles

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,015 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake linkage on offside caliper not returning fully, causing the reading on the offside handbrake to be slightly low

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake linkage on offside caliper not returning fully, causing the reading on the offside handbrake to be slightly low

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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YF54 ZVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF54 ZVH, 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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YF54 ZVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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