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HX52 GJU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Bronze Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,958 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view old wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever is hanging down

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,460 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch panal holed, around grommet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine, leaking onto exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view old wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever is hanging down

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel evident under engine / suspect leak no leak seen at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise change

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

fuel evident under engine / suspect leak no leak seen at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

fuel evident under car [engine] suspect leak but cannot see leak advise inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc [inner gaiter] (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

fuel evident under car [engine] suspect leak but cannot see leak advise inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,551 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mounting nut not fully tightened. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/sf tyre has a cut and a groove worn into outer wall

o/sf tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/sf tyre has a cut and a groove worn into outer wall

o/sf tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,183 miles

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

front wipers starting to spilt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,723 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing/splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,101 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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HX52 GJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Bronze with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HX52 GJU, 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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HX52 GJU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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