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CV03 JBZ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 JBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 98,430 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Offside Front Upper top mounting bearing partialy siezed

Fail 4 May 2018 98,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Offside Front Upper top mounting bearing partialy siezed

Pass 2 May 2017 96,544 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 96,328 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

Pass 6 May 2015 95,729 miles

steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Gearbox mount slight play.Both front and rear brake pipes covered with sealant.Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,085 miles

front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,403 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,087 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 51,487 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 36,577 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 24,716 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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CV03 JBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV03 JBZ, 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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CV03 JBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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