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AP53 EOZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EOZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 134,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,510 miles

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

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2019 124,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front inner rack ends slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,111 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear shocker slight mist

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,963 miles

centre exhaust has slight holes

o/s/f/ tyre close to wear limit

Fail 19 Apr 2017 11,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

centre exhaust has slight holes

o/s/f/ tyre close to wear limit

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,463 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 103,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,862 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded but maintained pressure under load

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,862 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded but maintained pressure under load

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,780 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,152 miles

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

Slight play found at nearside steering rack inner

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,736 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,765 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,108 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,241 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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AP53 EOZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP53 EOZ, 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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AP53 EOZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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