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AD03 ZHZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,224 mi
Last recorded53,224 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,107 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2022 35,686 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,219 miles

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 35,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,883 miles

All tyres cracked and splitting 185/60/15

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,490 miles

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

Damage to offside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2014 32,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Damage to offside of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,261 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,817 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,489 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 ZHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZHZ, 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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What year was AD03 ZHZ registered?

AD03 ZHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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