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AO54 FTD

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,737 mi
Last recorded176,737 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 176,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 172,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 164,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,471 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s off/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 157,471 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s off/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 150,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,309 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,177 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,447 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 143,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 141,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 141,034 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 135,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 128,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 121,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,598 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO54 FTD is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO54 FTD, 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 AO54 FTD registered?

AO54 FTD is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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