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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm bush/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm bush/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery terminal loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm bush/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm bush/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, excessive ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed, near engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, excessive ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor pans corroded, but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack joints. ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush come unbonded and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor pans corroded, not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear and rear brake pipes and flexy hose insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack ends. ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
both rear axle bushes cracking and perishing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering rack ends. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear axle bushes perishing.
chassis corroding.
front and rear suspension components corroding.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering rack ends. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear axle bushes perishing.
chassis corroding.
front and rear suspension components corroding.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms. (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes. (2.4.G.2)
both rear floor pans corroding.
n/s and o/s rear chassis corroding.
n/s front inner brake pad rattling.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends. ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms. (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes. (2.4.G.2)
both rear floor pans corroding.
n/s and o/s rear chassis corroding.
n/s front inner brake pad rattling.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (2.4.G.1)
rear chassis and rear valance corroding.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (2.4.G.1)
rear chassis and rear valance corroding.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes. (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack inner joints.
rear chassis corroding.
steering very light in places.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
rear brake application uneven both rear (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly both rear (3.7.B.4)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes. (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack inner joints.
rear chassis corroding.
steering very light in places.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
both rear chassis starting to corrode.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brakes squealing.
rear brakes squealing.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in both front steering rack ends.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in both front steering rack ends.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit, recommend new tyres fitted to front and tracking checked and adjusted.
front bumper lower spoiler trim slightly loose.
o/s wing mirror glass slightly cracked.
slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit, recommend new tyres fitted to front and tracking checked and adjusted.
front bumper lower spoiler trim slightly loose.
o/s wing mirror glass slightly cracked.
slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking checked.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking checked.
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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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DS51 FBE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 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 DS51 FBE, 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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DS51 FBE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 2002.
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