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BF53 MZO

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,915 mi
Last recorded23,915 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2007 23,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,915 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 MZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF53 MZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 MZO registered?

BF53 MZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BF53 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 MZO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 MZO have outstanding finance?

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