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OV02 FXL

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 FXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,050 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 111,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2020 109,705 miles

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,915 miles

n/s/f wheel arch missing

n/s/r brake tight to turn and slow on take up

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,174 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,455 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have movement in the ball joints, the gaitors are deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

the n/s/f tyre is a different ply rating to the o/s/f

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,553 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,553 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 707,782 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,547 miles

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,808 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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OV02 FXL 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 85.7%.

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 OV02 FXL, 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 OV02 FXL registered?

OV02 FXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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