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VE02 FMG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,307 mi
Last recorded134,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 FMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 134,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering notchy

Fail 25 Jul 2015 134,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering notchy

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,735 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,593 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,356 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,468 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,512 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 74,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 65,674 miles

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

nail in the near-side rear tyre

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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VE02 FMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE02 FMG, 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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VE02 FMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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