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FX02 UZR

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

169,226 mi
Last recorded169,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 UZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 169,226 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 169,221 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body corroded near mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body corroded near mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 167,124 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 167,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 164,004 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 164,002 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,449 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 159,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 153,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 147,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,629 miles

Offside Front body mounting area slightly corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 135,284 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside front body mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 135,281 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside front body mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 129,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 124,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

front brake pads worn thin

load valve to rear brake hose brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,713 miles

gear oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,713 miles

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

gear oil leak

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,715 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,181 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2010 90,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,832 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2009 80,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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 11 Apr 2008 74,569 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 74,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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FX02 UZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX02 UZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX02 UZR is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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