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CT03 CYJ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,227 mi
Last recorded36,227 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 36,227 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 35,636 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper Slightly Smearing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,775 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 33,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 33,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 33,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,762 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres are aged cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,751 miles

rear tyres are aged cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,144 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked(old tyre)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked(old tyre)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,473 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 CYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT03 CYJ, 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 CT03 CYJ registered?

CT03 CYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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