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AJ53 EYR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,965 mi
Last recorded104,965 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside front steering arm slight movement

offside front steering arm slight movement

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,586 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front steering arm slight movement

offside front steering arm slight movement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,963 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,227 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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AJ53 EYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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