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YS02 FOU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,409 mi
Last recorded155,409 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 155,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion in rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,661 miles

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

offside number plate lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2021 150,611 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 146,613 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,613 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,658 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2019 140,658 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE ADJUSTER POPPED OFF (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,177 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Nov 2018 119,177 miles

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,968 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 114,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate works intermittantly (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body trim insecure at rear (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc deteriorated

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,239 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing badly

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing badly

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,479 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2015 105,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 19 Jan 2015 101,818 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low

n/s cv boot weeping

Fail 10 Jan 2015 101,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low

n/s cv boot weeping

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,665 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 145,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 143,689 miles

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

Front brake discs worn low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 143,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front brake discs worn low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 124,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 124,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 111,716 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 111,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

smell of fuel but unable to find leak

Pass 28 May 2008 88,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 88,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,908 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,850 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YS02 FOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YS02 FOU, 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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YS02 FOU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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