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YG05 FVX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 FVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 118,648 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,810 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,803 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,803 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,525 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,525 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,842 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and is worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper slight split

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and is worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper slight split

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,589 miles

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

after changing nearside trackrod end found steering arm has slight play cheek next time

nsf tyre is 3mm legal limmit 1.6mm

osf tyre is 2mm legal limmit is 1.6mm

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,589 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre is 3mm legal limmit 1.6mm

osf tyre is 2mm legal limmit is 1.6mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,225 miles

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,213 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,024 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 FVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YG05 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

YG05 FVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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