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YF55 AAJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 AAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025
Fail 11 Sep 2025

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 231,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 229,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 222,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 214,040 miles

front and rear brake pads worn close,both front tyres, slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2019 206,014 miles

both front tyres close to 1.5mm nearside rear tyre small bulges front shocks slightly leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2018 195,126 miles

both front shocks slightly leaking/worn front discs worn/slightlyoffside front steering rack innerjoint sliglty play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 183,634 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner slightly play

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 169,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 157,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,006 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 146,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 133,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 123,285 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 115,974 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,654 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YF55 AAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF55 AAJ, 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 YF55 AAJ registered?

YF55 AAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is YF55 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 AAJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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