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YL53 GWY

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,439 mi
Last recorded198,439 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 198,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 192,057 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 183,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Oil Sump Corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shockers Slightly Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 183,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Oil Sump Corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shockers Slightly Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 175,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 159,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 144,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front steering rack end linakage slight play.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

advise handbrake lever travel quite long

advise wire wrapped round offside front drive shaft

Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YL53 GWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL53 GWY, 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 YL53 GWY registered?

YL53 GWY is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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