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MV52 BDZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,711 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,392 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 108,392 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 107,656 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 107,656 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,626 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,701 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,811 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,831 miles

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing,brake pedal rubber worn

ns seat belt damaged/frayed

nsr tyre side wall damaged,perishing/osr tyre side wall damaged

rear exhaust box leaking slightly,repaired with paste

signs of fluid (diesel)under fuel pump strongly recommend attention

Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing,brake pedal rubber worn

ns seat belt damaged/frayed

nsr tyre side wall damaged,perishing/osr tyre side wall damaged

rear exhaust box leaking slightly,repaired with paste

signs of fluid(diesel) under fuel pump recommend attention

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

damage to n/s seat belt - just acceptable

slight knock steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

damage to n/s seat belt - just acceptable

slight knock steering rack n/s

Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,226 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,495 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,585 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,239 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)

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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MV52 BDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV52 BDZ, 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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MV52 BDZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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