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BD53 WDP

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2017 87,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,264 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber support missing on rear box

Fail 8 Dec 2015 67,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rubber support missing on rear box

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,453 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED/DETERIORATED.AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose at mountings

fuel filter corroded/pitted but not leaking at time of test

knocking heard through steering but not yet to any fail criteria at this time

o/s dip on max mark and pattern a little fuzzy

o/s/f ABS sensor helt together with liquid metal but still working and still secure

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Nov 2014 54,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES CRACKED/DETERIORATED.AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres at 3mm but o/s/f bald on inner edge and must be close to cords.Advise replacing for safety

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut o/s/f tyre but not yet to fail criteria

exhaust heat shield loose at mountings

fuel filter corroded/pitted but not yet leaking

o/s dip on max and pattern a little fuzzy

o/s/f abs sensor held together with liquid metal but still working and secure

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer has temp repairs.Will need replacing soon

front annaconda on exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate very close to limit

o/s dip on max mark

rear silencer has a broken mount but system is still secure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,573 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer has temp repairs.Will need replacing soon

front annaconda on exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate very close to limit

o/s dip on max mark

rear silencer has a broken mount but system is still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust has a haireline fracture starting where it is corroded.System is still secure but may need replacing soon?

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,268 miles

2x child seats fitted

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate/crack

very slight play just starting both tie rods

Fail 4 Nov 2011 41,268 miles

2x child seats fitted

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to deteriorate/crack

very slight play just starting both tie rods

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

power steering feels very slightley heavier than usualy found on these vehicles?but is still working and meeting all pass criteria at this time.Advise investigating

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 12,427 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL SURFACE CUT OUTER WALL.

O/S FRONT AND N/S O/S REAR TYRES SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF PERISHING..

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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BD53 WDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD53 WDP, 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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BD53 WDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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