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YM53 ZSJ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,604 mi
Last recorded141,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ZSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

under body/sub/frames have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,736 miles

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

under body/suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 133,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 129,572 miles

stone chips to w/screen

stone damage to zone "b" but less than 40mm

Fail 24 May 2013 129,572 miles

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

stone chips to w/screen

stone damage to zone "b" but less than 40mm

Pass 16 May 2012 127,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 127,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 125,712 miles

o/s/f tyre both edges low

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in steering rack ball ends

Pass 15 Mar 2010 118,114 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tie rod,(rackend) has slight free play

offside front tie rod,(rack end) has slighht free play

Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

nearside front tie rod,(rackend) has slight free play

offside front tie rod,(rack end) has slighht free play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,611 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,285 miles

engine smoky under acceleration not considered excessive

rear brakes noisy

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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YM53 ZSJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 YM53 ZSJ, 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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YM53 ZSJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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