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HJ52 DNF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 DNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,352 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,792 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 100,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,215 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust poor

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,225 miles

nearside front drop link rubber split

offside front drop link rubber split

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,815 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,281 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,215 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,869 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 24 Sep 2010 58,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,721 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ52 DNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ52 DNF, 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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What year was HJ52 DNF registered?

HJ52 DNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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