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HF02 RXN

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 RXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,907 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,806 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,806 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,619 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 20 Feb 2019 88,653 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,733 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,646 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,389 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,828 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,555 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 51,555 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,888 miles

OSR light unit lens cracked

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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HF02 RXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF02 RXN, 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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What year was HF02 RXN registered?

HF02 RXN is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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