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AP03 ZXR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,644 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,758 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint worn but not considered excessive

rear exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,876 miles

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint worn but not considered excessive

rear exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,896 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded/fractured but still consider exhaust secure

Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded/fractured but still consider exhaust secure

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,566 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,464 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,204 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 ZXR 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 62.5%.

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 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 AP03 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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