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BJ53 LWR

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm and bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,175 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,055 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,381 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn to legal limit,replace ASAP

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre treads starting to get a bit low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,291 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 LWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ53 LWR, 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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BJ53 LWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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