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AD03 FYG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,705 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jan 2017 126,603 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 126,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads appear low

engine light on

slight play inner sterring rack joints

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,726 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,447 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Oct 2009 59,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,752 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AD03 FYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 FYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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