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BD52 USJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 USJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SMALL CUT SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 118,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 118,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 117,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,470 miles

Offside rear tyre a little worn on edges

Slight play/wear in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Slight play/wear in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,126 miles

Exhaust tailbox starting to blow slightly

Slight wear/play in offside steering knuckle

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,464 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded and starting to chuff

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Some wear in offside steering knuckle joint

Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust tailbox corroded and starting to chuff

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Some wear in offside steering knuckle joint

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,807 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Some wear/play in offside rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,561 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,542 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inspection light on

oil level slightly low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,439 miles

inspection light on

oil level slightly low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,268 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,691 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2008 53,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,111 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,111 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,267 miles

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

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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BD52 USJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 BD52 USJ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD52 USJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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