MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped on test (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR BOX
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres perished
eml on
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres perished
eml on
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle management light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle management light on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YU53 CVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YU53 CVT, 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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YU53 CVT is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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