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AO54 ZCL

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

170,539 mi
Last recorded170,539 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 170,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 162,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 162,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Incorrect size disc fitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 152,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside handbrake reading low(17% min.16%)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 152,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside handbrake reading low(17% min.16%)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 145,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Service light on

Spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,922 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

outer sills corroded

sill backings corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 138,804 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake service

coil springs corroded

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

outer sills corroded

sill backings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 130,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 129,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 121,444 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear coil spring broken at extreme lower end

Fail 26 Jul 2012 121,348 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear coil spring broken at extreme lower end

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 114,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,827 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubed on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre scrubed on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2007 76,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,682 miles

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 ZCL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AO54 ZCL, 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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AO54 ZCL is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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