2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · YF57 LZR
2007 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 164,672 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YF57 LZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 164,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF57 LZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Combo (YF57 LZR) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
YF57 LZR Mileage History
- 31/03/2023153,771 mi
- 23/04/2024163,378 mi+9,607 mi
- 25/04/2024163,378 mi
- 29/07/2025164,672 mi+1,294 mi
- 08/08/2025164,672 mi
Average of roughly 4,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with significant caution. This high-mileage Vauxhall Combo diesel shows a recent pattern of MOT failures despite passing tests, and a likely odometer discrepancy warrants close scrutiny before any purchase.
Given the two recent failures within 14 months, insist on seeing the actual failure notices (VT30 forms) from the testing garage so you can understand exactly which categories were flagged. The fact that defects are not itemised in this MOT record summary is itself a reason to dig deeper before committing. Ask the seller for any invoices relating to the post-failure repair work carried out between 29 July 2025 and 8 August 2025, as the vehicle passed a re-test only ten days later.
At 164,672 miles on a 2007 1.7-litre diesel Combo, you should expect wear items such as clutch, dual-mass flywheel, timing belt (if not recently replaced), injectors and suspension components to be nearing the end of their service life. A pre-purchase inspection by a Vauxhall specialist or an independent garage familiar with light commercial vehicles is strongly recommended. Verify service history directly, and consider a compression test and a diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes, especially around the diesel particulate filter and EGR system common to this engine family.
The mileage delta between the 2023 and 2024 tests is around 9,600 miles, and between 2024 and 2025 around 1,300 miles — the latter figure is unusually low and may indicate a period of limited use, garage storage, or warrants a mileage audit via a service history check.
The 1.7 CDTi diesel engine in the Combo typically returns 45-55 mpg in mixed use, though real-world figures on a high-mileage van of this age can be noticeably lower if the diesel particulate filter is showing fatigue. Road tax for a diesel van first registered in 2007 falls in a higher band than modern equivalents, so budget accordingly. Insurance tends to sit in a relatively low group for this model, which is one of its few ongoing cost advantages.
Typical maintenance costs for a Combo of this age and mileage include routine servicing, brake discs and pads, and likely replacement of suspension components. Diesel-specific items such as injector balancing, DPF cleaning or replacement, and turbo refurbishment can run into four figures. A realistic annual running cost, assuming moderate commercial use, sits in the £1,500-£2,200 range once you factor in fuel, tax, insurance, tyres, and a sensible maintenance reserve.
The MOT record lists no specific defect categories for the two failures, which means you cannot rely on the history alone to anticipate problem areas. Focus your physical inspection on the areas most likely to cause a fail on a high-mileage diesel Combo: brakes (discs, pads, calipers, pipes, and the handbrake), suspension components including coil springs and wishbone bushes, steering and tyre condition, and the emissions-related systems (DPF, EGR, and Lambda sensors). Open the bonnet and look for oil leaks around the cam belt area, as the 1.7 CDTi is known for oil seal wear at this mileage.
Inspect the underside of the vehicle for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear axle, exhaust mounting points, and floor pans — commercial vans of this era often carry surface or structural rust from years of hard use. Check the bodywork for evidence of accident repair or panel replacement, especially around the load area and rear quarter panels. Verify that the VIN plate matches the V5C and that all previous advisories (none shown here) and any unrecorded work are documented.
Finally, ask to see a current emissions printout or have the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic tool. A passing MOT in 2025 does not guarantee the diesel particulate filter is in good health — a DPF near saturation can pass on the day but fail shortly afterwards, which could explain a rapid retest pattern.
This 2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.7 diesel has accumulated 164,672 miles across its recorded MOT history, with five tests shown since 2023. Two of those tests resulted in failures in 2024 and 2025, although no specific defect categories were recorded in the data provided. The most recent pass was achieved on 8 August 2025, suggesting the underlying issues were addressed shortly after the 29 July 2025 failure. The mileage progression and the absence of defect detail in failure entries limit how confidently any prospective buyer can assess mechanical condition.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Vauxhall Combo in our records, so broader model-level reliability claims cannot be substantiated from the data provided. The 1.7 CDTi diesel engine is widely used across the Vauxhall light commercial range, but without a benchmark, this specific vehicle should be judged on its own MOT record alone.
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