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YS53 PYW

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,661 mi
Last recorded168,661 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 PYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 168,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 168,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,141 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 136,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,759 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 133,755 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 117,949 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 117,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,758 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,026 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight crackin n/s frontcorner of screen, not in wiper area,

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,026 miles

slight crackin n/s frontcorner of screen, not in wiper area,

Pass 31 Dec 2008 73,668 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,340 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,340 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,774 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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YS53 PYW is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS53 PYW, 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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YS53 PYW is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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