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BG53 BWP

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,631 miles

EML on

Nearside front slight wheel hub play

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Emissions not done due to excessive exhaust blow

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

Nearside front slight wheel hub play

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,955 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,954 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

man light on

Pass 17 Dec 2011 47,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge's suggest tracking be checked

front brake disc's worn

fuel filler flap missing

off side front fog lamp cover cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge's suggest tracking be checked

front brake disc's worn

fuel filler flap missing

off side front fog lamp cover cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,300 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,300 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,774 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,793 miles

hard to lock sreering over by hand when checking for play etc-signs of over spray on o/s indicat ing damage repair.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 BWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BG53 BWP, 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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BG53 BWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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