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YR54 MEV

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,102 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear number plate insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips in drivers view (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,693 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,693 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,819 miles

front discs are slightly lipped.

front pads appear low.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,555 miles

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

front number plate has water ingressed into it but it is not affecting the lettering

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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YR54 MEV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YR54 MEV, 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 YR54 MEV registered?

YR54 MEV is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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