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BG53 BHA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,610 mi
Last recorded52,610 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,113 miles

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

exhaust has to hangers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,925 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,925 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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BG53 BHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG53 BHA, 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 BG53 BHA registered?

BG53 BHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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