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BN53 BYB

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,839 mi
Last recorded59,839 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 59,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

loose under side heat shield noted

two welded brackets to mid box broken away (system still supported)

Fail 23 Dec 2022 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

loose under side heat shield noted

two welded brackets to mid box broken away (system still supported)

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 48,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 48,033 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,281 miles

185/60/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,281 miles

185/60/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 24,659 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)

Offside 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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,016 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,178 miles

front discs pitted & corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 10,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs pitted & corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,308 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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BN53 BYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN53 BYB, 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 BN53 BYB registered?

BN53 BYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 BYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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