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BJ53 LVU

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,529 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 85,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,165 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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BJ53 LVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ53 LVU, 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 BJ53 LVU registered?

BJ53 LVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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