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CF03 HVS

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,877 miles

brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Fail 17 Aug 2017 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 138,034 miles

Engine light showing on dash

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 138,034 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 r15 84h (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,437 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,029 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 103,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,847 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 84,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,363 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,344 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,344 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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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CF03 HVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVS, 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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CF03 HVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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