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EF02 XRK

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,889 mi
Last recorded144,889 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 144,889 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front windscreen damaged

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

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

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))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2019 142,113 miles

Battery loose

Beam patterns weak

Brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp lenses cloudy

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,291 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe corrosion present

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear coil spring end damage

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,425 miles

front drop links

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front drop links

Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,388 miles

rear brake balance

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake balance

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,795 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 125,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,742 miles

noise from rear wheels

Fail 18 Jul 2012 121,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from rear wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,775 miles

nsr rigid corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr rigid corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,427 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 XRK is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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