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YL04 YBU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,666 mi
Last recorded192,666 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 192,666 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play at its inner most fixing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play at its inner most fixing

Pass 8 Nov 2019 177,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,347 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 136,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,962 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 126,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 91,588 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 91,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,341 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s wiper arm bent

Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s mirror cracked

o/s wiper arm bent

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,428 miles

front brake pads low

front registration plate poor condition

nail in offside rear centre and outer tread

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,428 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads low

front registration plate poor condition

nail in offside rear centre and outer tread

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,804 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 YBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YL04 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

YL04 YBU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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