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BG53 GOX

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,644 mi
Last recorded81,644 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,644 miles

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Some brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Some brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,900 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 Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,221 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2014 70,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,533 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 GOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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