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ML02 FSU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,035 mi
Last recorded150,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 FSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 150,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

offside rear reflector is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,618 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

oil residue engine area's

Fail 6 Dec 2017 148,571 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

oil residue engine area's

Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear load compensatory valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load compensatory valve to rear hoses nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine area

Fail 8 Dec 2016 147,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear load compensatory valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load compensatory valve to rear hoses nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine area

Pass 14 Dec 2015 146,215 miles

Knocking from steering

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Rear box exhaust clamp loose

Fail 8 Dec 2015 146,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Knocking from steering

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Rear box exhaust clamp loose

Pass 20 Oct 2014 141,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread (punctured)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 122,868 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 122,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 106,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank is slightly damp (coming from top)

odometer does not illuminate

slight play in o/s steering rack balljiont

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank is slightly damp (coming from top)

odometer does not illuminate

slight play in o/s steering rack balljiont

Pass 23 Jul 2010
Fail 21 Jul 2010

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 4 Aug 2009

front and rear registration plates have water ingress

milage display unreadable

Fail 4 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear registration plates have water ingress

milage display unreadable

Fail 18 Jul 2008 61,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

signs of vehicle being parked for period of time

tyres cracking in places

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

signs of vehicle being parked for period of time

tyres cracking in places

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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ML02 FSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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