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AJ53 EXU

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank to limit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,775 miles

bonnet stay retaining clip incomplete

nsr brake slightly binding

suspected oil leak from gear box

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,775 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet stay retaining clip incomplete

nsr brake slightly binding

suspected oil leak from gear box

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,841 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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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AJ53 EXU 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 80%.

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 AJ53 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 EXU registered?

AJ53 EXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 EXU safe to buy?

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