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AP03 CZF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 92,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 89,604 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before the back box corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective to the rear of the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {BADLY } worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly eorn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath veh. on various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath veh. on various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath veh. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath veh. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear shock absorbers , external casing corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 59,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,804 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 24 Jun 2013 46,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,820 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/exh. box hanger broken off,still supported

spare tyre low tred

Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs pitted.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,314 miles

centre and rear silencers are corroded

front discs corroded and worn

rear tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,924 miles

All tyres slightly perished in treads

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,224 miles

all tyre small cracks in tread

offside inner brake disc scored

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,349 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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AP03 CZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP03 CZF, 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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AP03 CZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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