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AF53 NYH

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,651 mi
Last recorded150,651 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 150,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 132,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 117,952 miles

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

n/s/f top mount rough

Pass 12 May 2016 107,131 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 May 2016 107,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 95,944 miles

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)

nearside front top suspension mount knotchy

rear brake pipes corroded

slight vibration on steerring lock to lock check

Pass 8 May 2014 84,617 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight movement to both inner track rods

Fail 8 May 2014 84,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight movement to both inner track rods

Pass 8 May 2013 76,002 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Recommend tracking check.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2012 66,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 56,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,626 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,549 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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AF53 NYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF53 NYH, 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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AF53 NYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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