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BG53 ECA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ECA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 87,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where joins onto flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where joins onto flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear the offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and deep crackes around the tread.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear the offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and deep crackes around the tread.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,008 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,006 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,951 miles

exhaust system has a slight blow

Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,896 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,896 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,784 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,159 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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BG53 ECA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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