2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · ET05 MSY
2005 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 151,289 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET05 MSY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 151,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET05 MSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Combo (ET05 MSY) between July 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake inoperative on one side N/s Rear (1.4.1 (a))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
ET05 MSY Mileage History
- 24/07/200830,324 mi
- 18/05/200938,940 mi+8,616 mi
- 07/05/201046,881 mi+7,941 mi
- 08/05/201046,881 mi
- 03/06/201156,217 mi+9,336 mi
- 04/06/201152,217 mi-4,000 mi
- 15/06/201263,336 mi+11,119 mi
- 15/06/201263,336 mi
- 12/06/201369,313 mi+5,977 mi
- 13/06/201369,313 mi
- 14/05/201475,493 mi+6,180 mi
- 15/05/201475,493 mi
- 16/06/201583,539 mi+8,046 mi
- 18/06/201583,539 mi
- 13/04/201691,181 mi+7,642 mi
- 09/05/201799,892 mi+8,711 mi
- 29/05/201799,903 mi+11 mi
- 28/05/2018105,446 mi+5,543 mi
- 30/05/2018105,446 mi
- 03/06/2019115,312 mi+9,866 mi
- 04/12/2020122,471 mi+7,159 mi
- 04/12/2020122,471 mi
- 29/11/2021126,948 mi+4,477 mi
- 30/11/2021126,948 mi
- 30/11/2022137,322 mi+10,374 mi
- 30/11/2022137,324 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/2023151,289 mi+13,965 mi
Average of roughly 7,878 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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