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DE53 GHX

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,889 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust snapped before back box (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front eml light on dash

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Wear movement in the roll bar link lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wear movement in the inner rack arm ball joint (STRONG ADVISE) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support mount broken insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs poor state and excessive fluctuation (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Discs in poor state and excessive fluctuation (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wear movement in the inner rack arm ball joint (STRONG ADVISE) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2014 65,203 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,627 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,933 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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DE53 GHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE53 GHX, 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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DE53 GHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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