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HD51 FXZ

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 FXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,219 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,034 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,473 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 92,473 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 85,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,344 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,831 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,611 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,358 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside seatbelt retraction mechanism weak

Rear diff front seal leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 63,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside seatbelt retraction mechanism weak

Rear diff front seal leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,698 miles

Oil leak diff pinion seal ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak diff pinion seal ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,377 miles

front exhaust box in poor condition

slight wear o/s and n/s/r schackle bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,008 miles

front exhaust box in poor condition

slight wear o/s and n/s/r shackle bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,008 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front exhaust box in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre wall perished

slight wear o/s and n/s/r shackle bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust box in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

slight wear o/s and n/s/r spring shackle bushes

Fail 15 Jan 2014 49,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust box in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

slight wear o/s and n/s/r spring shackle bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system detrioated

offside front & nearside rear tyre walls scuffed

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,965 miles

brake system warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wiper bladesplit but still effective

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 18,404 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,159 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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HD51 FXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD51 FXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD51 FXZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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