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DF03 EPY

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,790 mi
Last recorded89,790 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,866 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,016 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 9,952 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DF03 EPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 EPY, 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 DF03 EPY registered?

DF03 EPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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