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YG05 BWZ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant level low.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing plastic surround, doesn't affect operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Missing plastic surround, doesn't affect operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,166 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unit damaged but secure ()

Offside Front Door check strap broken.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Offside Front Door check strap broken.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,592 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,293 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated securing clip corroded away (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated securing clip corroded away (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,337 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,121 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,302 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,052 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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YG05 BWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG05 BWZ, 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 YG05 BWZ registered?

YG05 BWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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