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AO53 YXL

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,068 mi
Last recorded126,068 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,068 miles

Central Rear Lower subframe gear lever bracket worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm has play

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,060 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged cv joint abs ring broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe at steering rack fixture (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower subframe gear lever bracket worn

Front OSF and NSF tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower slight corrosion on brake pipe

Nearside steering arm has play

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,504 miles

Front ns and os suspension arm bushes have play

Offside track rod has play

Rear outer exhaust corroded

steering arms have some play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,243 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both inner track rods have slight play in ball joint

centre exhaust mount repaired with hose clip

Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,663 miles

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

slight corrosion nsf and osf brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

slight corrosion nsf and osf brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,706 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,179 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,804 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,043 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AO53 YXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO53 YXL, 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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AO53 YXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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