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BJ02 HGA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand break cable bulging

Fail 8 Aug 2022 126,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand break cable bulging

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 115,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering reduced assistance in right hand down direction.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to flexible hose pipe heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches/turret tops. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 108,699 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering reduced assistance in right hand down direction.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to flexible hose pipe heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches/turret tops. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 106,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to floor area

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,605 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside mirror insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,113 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,113 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,613 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,613 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,893 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,607 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 84,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,597 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,758 miles

n/s front steering rack tie bar has slight movement

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 65,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,244 miles

Nearside 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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BJ02 HGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ02 HGA, 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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BJ02 HGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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