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YM04 VFA

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,798 mi
Last recorded179,798 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 179,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 176,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 176,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 169,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 164,740 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 164,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,890 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre face

Fail 31 Oct 2020 161,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front screw in tyre face

Pass 1 Nov 2019 159,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 159,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 154,094 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 154,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 146,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 143,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,192 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 142,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 140,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 124,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,011 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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YM04 VFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YM04 VFA, 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 YM04 VFA registered?

YM04 VFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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