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BF53 AOY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,185 miles

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

engine oil leak and level low

nsf brake pipe corrded slightly

nsr tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

osf brake pipe corrded slightly

osr door check strap adrift

rear ex box damaged

slight play in ns rack balljoint

Fail 6 May 2014 81,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil leak and level low

nsf brake pipe corrded slightly

nsr tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

osf brake pipe corrded slightly

osr door check strap adrift

rear ex box damaged

slight play in ns rack balljoint

Pass 1 May 2013 64,264 miles

both rear doors damaged around check strap mountains

one no plate light not working

rear ex box damaged

slght play nsf rack balljoint

Fail 1 May 2013 64,264 miles

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

both rear doors damaged around check strap mountains

one no plate light not working

rear ex box damaged

slght play nsf rack balljoint

Pass 4 May 2012 51,136 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front lower arm has slight play in both rubber bushes

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in joint

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front lower arm has slight play in both rubber bushes

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in joint

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 38,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,810 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake flexi ferrules are starting to rust...

both front tyres getting low tread

front pads are starting to get low

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

slight play in both front drop links. rubber covers adrift...

unable to check any rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,185 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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BF53 AOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF53 AOY, 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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BF53 AOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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