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VX52 JFO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,674 mi
Last recorded162,674 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 162,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 156,573 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal rubber grip slightly worn

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 125,488 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n.s.r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,862 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n.s.r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2012 119,505 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

rear upper bush starting to wear on shoulders

Fail 27 Sep 2012 119,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

rear upper bush starting to wear on shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,169 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f constant velocity joint slightly insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 110,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,372 miles

steering system has slight play

all rear brake pipes heavily underbody shutz checked to best of ability

front and rear flexi metal ends corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front and rear flexi metal ends corroding

steering system has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,443 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Aug 2006 89,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,003 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 82,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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VX52 JFO 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 VX52 JFO, 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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VX52 JFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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