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AK53 OXG

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,525 miles

Nearside Rear indicator - faded

Offside Rear brake - slight holding on

Offside Rear brake disc - signs of overheating

Rear brake pads - worn low

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2020 116,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear indicator - faded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake - slight holding on

Offside Rear brake disc - signs of overheating

Rear brake pads - worn low

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,698 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 97,678 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,152 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer areas balding..

o/s/f tyre inner areas balding..

rear pads appear to be wearing low..

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,929 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,149 miles

n/s/r/ tyre close to legal limit ( wearing on edge)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 61,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,106 miles

head lamp alignment

Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

head lamp alignment

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,682 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AK53 OXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK53 OXG, 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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AK53 OXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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