CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF03 HFA

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,358 mi
Last recorded109,358 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,358 miles

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

parking brake only just passed efficency.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,355 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting onto subframe holed (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all lights on (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake only just passed efficency.

Pass 30 May 2014 97,451 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 97,451 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,289 miles

advise corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,163 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 60,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BONNET STAY FIXING CLIP BROKEN..

CLOCK BULB OUT ON DASHBOARD.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,138 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 20 Jun 2009 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF03 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CF03 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF03 HFA?

You can check the full history of CF03 HFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF03 HFA registered?

CF03 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CF03 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 HFA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF03 HFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF03 HFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.