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AJ53 ZFW

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,801 mi
Last recorded144,801 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front abs rings damaged/corroded

indicator switch worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 135,025 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,736 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,904 miles

Both front wipers worn.

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

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

slight play in offside trackrod inner joint

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,877 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,875 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,266 miles

1) Slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust box.

2) O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 84,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1) Slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust box.

2) O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,278 miles

1) N/S/F tyre wearing on inneredge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1) N/S/F tyre wearing on inneredge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,355 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,809 miles

Inner front brake pads worn more than outer pads.

O/S front and O/S rear tyres worn on extreme inside edges.

O/S rear tyre worn in steps on inside tread.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,803 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S rear tyre worn in steps on inside edge.

O/S front brake pads low

O/S front tyre worn on extreme inside edge.

O/S rear brake pads worn more than N/S.

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 ZFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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