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FG53 YZX

2002 Opel Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YZX
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 59,775 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2018 59,764 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s number plate light innop

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 57,499 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both front, front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded in places (have also been greased in places!)

both rear tyres just starting to perish

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

exhaust fleximesh detached from pipe

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in steering

strong advise - o/s/r lower suspension balljoint gaiter heavily perished and starting to split

Pass 20 May 2016 53,813 miles

both front brake pipes and underside brake pipes corroded (underside pipes in clips)

corrosion in places

engine and gearbox stained with oils

front exhaust flexijoint mesh split

rear coil springs corroded

strong advise - o/s/f outer c.v. gaiter heavily perished and just starting to split

Pass 15 May 2015 50,497 miles

all brake discs corroded - rears worse

damage to outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

engine stained/damp with engine oil

minor leak from joint to rear silencer and front flexijoint worn

o/s outer c.v. joint stanied with grease

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight pulse from both front service brakes

strong advise - all underside brake pipes corroded - heavy in places

underside corrosion evident

washers weak and wiper blades smear screen

Pass 22 May 2014 47,248 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield corroded and split, centre section heatshield corroded and slightly loose around 2 fixings

gearbox stained with gear oil, engine stained and slightly damp in places with engine oil

offside outer c.v boot perished and c.v joint stained with grease

rear coislprings corroding

slight corrosion on all brake disc braking surfaces

underside brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 20 May 2013 43,589 miles

30kg brake pulse from o/s front brake

all coil springs corroded

ancillary belt frayed on one edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine damp with engine oil

exhaust manafold heat sheild deteriorated at bottom

gearbox damp with gearbox oil

o/s front brake hose slightly damaged

o/s outer c.v boot perished and joint stained with c.v boot grease

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

wipers smear screen

Fail 17 May 2013 43,589 miles

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

ancillary belt frayed on one edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine damp with engine oil

30kg brake pulse from o/s front brake

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust manafold heat sheild deteriorated at bottom

gearbox damp with gearbox oil

o/s front brake hose slightly damaged

o/s outer c.v boot perished and joint stained with c.v boot grease

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

slight brake bind n/s rear

slight free play in n/s track rod

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 May 2012 41,016 miles

ancillary belt slightly glazed

both front brake pipes corroded by brake hose

chip in screen

engine and gear box damp with oil

minor leak of exhaust gasses from flexi joint and rear system slightly corroded

n/s front and both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s front inner brake disc surface 10% corroded

n/s track rod end has very slight play

o/s outer c.v boot damp with grease

top engine cover fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 41,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ancillary belt slightly glazed

both front brake pipes corroded by brake hose

chip in screen

engine and gear box damp with oil

minor leak of exhaust gasses from flexi joint and rear system slightly corroded

n/s front and both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s front inner brake disc surface 10% corroded

n/s track rod end has very slight play

o/s outer c.v boot damp with grease

top engine cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 38,143 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (min 1.6mm)

engine and gearbox oil stained

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake, front to rear (at rear) and both front brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 16 May 2011 38,143 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (min 1.6mm)

engine and gearbox oil stained

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake, front to rear (at rear) and both front brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 21 May 2010 34,711 miles

engine front torque restricting mount split

front brake discs corroded on inner face (nearside worse)

rear coilsprings corroded

slight engine and gearbox oilstains

Pass 7 May 2009 28,357 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2009 28,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

rear brake discs worn

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 20,856 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smeary

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

stonechips in front screen

very slight oil stains on engine

Fail 2 May 2008 20,856 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smeary

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

stonechips in front screen

very slight oil stains on engine

Pass 23 May 2007 15,909 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroding and slightly lipped

Pass 23 May 2006 11,601 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 11,601 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn and srarting to corrode on inner faces

front tyre worn on edges

handbrake reserve low

How Reliable is the Opel Meriva?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Stop lamp not working 20
position lamp(s) not working 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
fog lamp not working 15
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FG53 YZX is a 2002 Opel Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

The most common reason a Opel Meriva fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 YZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG53 YZX is a 2002 Opel Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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