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BF53 ZCL

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 42,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,035 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,861 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 24,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,890 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,417 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 ZCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZCL, 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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What year was BF53 ZCL registered?

BF53 ZCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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