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BJ53 WYZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,914 mi
Last recorded60,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,406 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,496 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,037 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,037 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,845 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,203 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,533 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,130 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 WYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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