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DE53 GLF

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,061 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 103,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,346 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,691 miles

n/s front bumper insicure

o/s front tyre scrubed on inside

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,691 miles

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

n/s front bumper insicure

o/s front tyre scrubed on inside

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,298 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,231 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 77,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,854 miles

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

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

advise slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,119 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs pitted

impact damage to nearside front sill

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,555 miles

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)

n/s/f drop link rubber boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,104 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

damage to n/s/f wing and n/s/r sill

front fog lights fitted, no switch?

inner faces of front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres stepped on inner edges, o/s/r tyre close to legal limit, 2.5mm, n/s/r getting slightly low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,668 miles

bonnet cable stretched

child seat on n/s/r, was not clipped in, left unclipped

front fog lamps fitted, do not work

front wiper blades a bit worn

rear center seat folded down , not fully tested

rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,133 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 GLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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