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BG53 GOU

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,340 mi
Last recorded62,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,902 miles

front plate slight deteriation

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside inner rack end slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,152 miles

end tip of offside rear spring missing but effectiveness of spring not affected

Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

end tip of offside rear spring missing but effectiveness of spring not affected

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,811 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge.

both nearside tyres BADLY scrubbed on outter sidewalls.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted poorly, as seat belt not tighten enough on to base.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,714 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 GOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black 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 GOU, 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 BG53 GOU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG53 GOU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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