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CT03 BRF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 44,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,687 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,597 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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CT03 BRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT03 BRF, 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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CT03 BRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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