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ML02 BYF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,234 mi
Last recorded122,234 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 122,234 miles

Nearside slight play in near/side steering rack end

Fail 9 May 2016 122,234 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside slight play in near/side steering rack end

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

Pass 8 May 2015 115,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 107,982 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 105,729 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 105,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 101,086 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 101,086 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 94,336 miles

offside door handle loose

Fail 3 May 2011 94,336 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door handle loose

Pass 4 May 2010 87,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 87,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

bottom coil of offside rear spring rusty

offside rear brake noisy in operation

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,737 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,737 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 73,367 miles

slight play in nearside steeing rack

Fail 1 May 2008 73,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside steeing rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,064 miles

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 2 May 2006 50,841 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 50,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 36,529 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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ML02 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ML02 BYF, 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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ML02 BYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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