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EF02 XRA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,703 mi
Last recorded174,703 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 174,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 173,462 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal Anti Slip Rubber Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Brake pipe corroded near fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 173,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal Anti Slip Rubber Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Brake pipe corroded near fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 170,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 167,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 158,280 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 158,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 154,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and has a small exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and has a small exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 149,766 miles

nearside steering rack component has some play

washers are slightly blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,082 miles

fuel tank area is wet

wash jets only just supply sufficent water to screen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,121 miles

near side inner rack has slight play

off side front outer driveshaft boot is in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,470 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 85,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 80,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,112 miles

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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EF02 XRA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF02 XRA, 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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EF02 XRA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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