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AJ53 OFB

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,073 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish , and slightly mis shaped on inner edges

heat shield above rear box loose

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,437 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,097 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 66,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,051 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,375 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 OFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

AJ53 OFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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