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FH13 XCS

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 XCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,568 miles

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2023 64,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 27 May 2022 57,096 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 57,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,061 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 49,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,164 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 43,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 37,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 31,344 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,620 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 19,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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FH13 XCS is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 FH13 XCS, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FH13 XCS registered?

FH13 XCS is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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