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Vauxhall Combo

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc

C5 FJSMOT history

C5 FJS is a red diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

C5 FJS red Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
209,445 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 FJS was last recorded at 209,445 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 2,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,108 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,337 miles
Average per year
10,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,445 miles
  • 2022 – 207,108 miles
  • 2021 – 204,106 miles
  • 2020 – 201,240 miles
  • 2019 – 196,554 miles
  • 2018 – 192,941 miles
  • 2017 – 188,223 miles
  • 2016 – 183,580 miles
  • 2015 – 178,599 miles
  • 2014 – 174,156 miles
  • 2013 – 160,343 miles
  • 2012 – 142,696 miles
  • 2011 – 126,795 miles
  • 2010 – 99,465 miles
  • 2009 – 66,490 miles
  • 2008 – 57,434 miles
  • 2007 – 45,416 miles
  • 2006 – 32,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,445 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to light clusterRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses cloudy

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Slight damage to nsr light cluster

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,445 miles (+2,337)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,445 miles
    Test number
    317039409725
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to light cluster
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses cloudy

  2. Pass207,108 miles (+3,002)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    207,108 miles
    Test number
    129336889179
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,106 miles (+2,866)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    204,106 miles
    Test number
    850593667803
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nsr light cluster

  4. Pass201,240 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    201,240 miles
    Test number
    490997801443
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,240 miles (+4,686)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,240 miles
    Test number
    770817656427
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,554 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,554 miles
    Test number
    142337467416
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail196,554 miles (+3,613)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,554 miles
    Test number
    299296282234
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass192,941 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    192,941 miles
    Test number
    297075592950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight damage to light cluster
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail192,940 miles (+4,717)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,940 miles
    Test number
    444457442602
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight damage to light cluster
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass188,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    188,223 miles
    Test number
    716132603539
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nsr light cluster

  11. Fail188,223 miles (+4,643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,223 miles
    Test number
    717252511139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nsr light cluster

  12. Pass183,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    183,580 miles
    Test number
    211537121081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail183,579 miles (+4,980)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,579 miles
    Test number
    624622525565
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass178,599 miles (+4,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    178,599 miles
    Test number
    342458651176
    • AdvisoryOSF Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nsr light cluster

  15. Pass174,156 miles (+13,813)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    174,156 miles
    Test number
    818175194299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight damage to NSR light cluster

  16. Pass160,343 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,343 miles
    Test number
    608498893274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  17. Fail160,343 miles (+17,647)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,343 miles
    Test number
    408227093207
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  18. Pass142,696 miles (+15,901)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,696 miles
    Test number
    206259182276
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f drop link slight play
    • NoteN/s/f rack arm has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f rack arm has slight play

  19. Pass126,795 miles (+27,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,795 miles
    Test number
    828489491285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass99,465 miles (+32,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    491632300372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass66,490 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    240440219345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,434 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    514582868209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,433 miles (+12,017)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    603930668241
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing.

  24. Pass45,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    444520677267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,416 miles (+12,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    522268167238
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

  26. Fail32,677 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    174595466234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass32,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    821335466246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FJS

Does C5 FJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 FJS expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 FJS?
The MOT on C5 FJS expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 FJS done?
C5 FJS was recorded at 209,445 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 10,324 miles a year.
Has C5 FJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FJS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 FJS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 FJS find?
C5 FJS failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear service brake excessively binding; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 5 more.

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