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AD53 MFY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,942 mi
Last recorded87,942 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,942 miles

1 rear exhaust mountingmising

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 rear exhaust mountingmising

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,386 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,924 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner wall

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

Rear exhaust mountain missing

Pass 30 Sep 2012 80,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,251 miles

O/S/R coil spring broken but still located in position

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear discs worn low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear discs worn low

Fail 8 May 2010 56,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 56,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,807 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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AD53 MFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD53 MFY, 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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AD53 MFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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