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CP03 MDF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,942 mi
Last recorded124,942 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 124,942 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and rear heat shield loose

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and rear heat shield loose

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,545 miles

Rear exhuast heat shield not secure at rear

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded will req replacement

front ABS rings broken o/s and n/s due to rust will affect braking

Fail 15 Jul 2020 116,545 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhuast heat shield not secure at rear

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded will req replacement

front ABS rings broken o/s and n/s due to rust will affect braking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear centre brake light inop

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,595 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,595 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2017 11,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,326 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing badly on inner edge's , wheel alignment issue

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,312 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 97,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,882 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,459 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,459 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

screen jets partially blocked and req adjusting

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,901 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,154 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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CP03 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CP03 MDF, 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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CP03 MDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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