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ML52 NGF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,286 mi
Last recorded117,286 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 NGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,286 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible piece (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several across axle & hose to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

spare tyre "flat"

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,286 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible piece (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several across axle & hose to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

spare tyre "flat"

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,462 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 113,364 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch will not self cancel on turn (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 109,847 miles

Advise front Bumper insecure and N/S/F outer wing trim missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,098 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,887 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,758 miles

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

n/s/f.tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 92,708 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f.tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,376 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 118,376 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008
Fail 2 Feb 2008

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 77,865 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,238 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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ML52 NGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML52 NGF, 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 ML52 NGF registered?

ML52 NGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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