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BU52 LSE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,228 mi
Last recorded153,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 153,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall age cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,514 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 149,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 26 Jul 2014 145,787 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

grease noted to offside front c.v.boot

Pass 3 Nov 2013 140,851 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

grease noted on offside front c.v boot but no hole found

oil leak noted from the gear box area

oil leak noted from the sump area

Fail 1 Nov 2012 136,850 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

grease noted on offside front c.v boot but no hole found

oil leak noted from the gear box area

oil leak noted from the sump area

Pass 3 Nov 2011 135,028 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside c.v.boot slight leak of grease

pad inspection

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 133,194 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside c.v.boot slight leak of grease

pad inspection

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 129,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

fluid to nearside,under bonnet

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

fluid to nearside,under bonnet

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 126,564 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

back section of exhaust corroded

both front flexy ferrules corroded

front pads appear very low

offside front c.v.boot leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2008 126,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

back section of exhaust corroded

both front flexy ferrules corroded

front pads appear very low

offside front c.v.boot leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 124,518 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 124,518 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

cut on nearside front tyre on outer side wall

pad inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,347 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BU52 LSE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU52 LSE, 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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BU52 LSE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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