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BF02 PHU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,554 mi
Last recorded152,554 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 PHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,554 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 150,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 137,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,201 miles

front tyres bold on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 119,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 111,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,265 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,689 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,494 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,748 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 50,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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BF02 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF02 PHU, 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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What year was BF02 PHU registered?

BF02 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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