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YL04 DPF

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,857 mi
Last recorded151,857 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 151,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 151,857 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 151,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR ACROSS AXLE AND INTO FLEXIBLE HOSES, O/S REAR INTO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,592 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 139,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 105,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,293 miles

Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc.

Front tyre at n/s wearing onwalls.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 88,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc.

Front tyre at n/s wearing onwalls.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,287 miles

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer sidewall.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 88,284 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer sidewall.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 88,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Corrosion on front brake disc.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Rear tyre wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s will soon need changing.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,900 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front disc pads low?

Play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,638 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front disc pads low?

Play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,899 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,400 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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YL04 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 YL04 DPF, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL04 DPF registered?

YL04 DPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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