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AF03 PJY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box has a slight blow/1/rubber missing

Fail 5 Oct 2019 76,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires changing soon ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,082 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,280 miles

Exhaust centre box becoming corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 29,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,455 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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AF03 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF03 PJY, 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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AF03 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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