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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration FN53UST
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 20 Jul 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,244 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust heats shields loose
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,744 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2020 18 Jun 201913 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges but tried pattern still visible
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,601 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 30 May 201724 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,712 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,819 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 22 May 201522 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,724 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 30 May 201427 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,405 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,488 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 7 Jun 20117 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,968 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 10 Jun 20106 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,886 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 6 Jan 201012 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,260 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010 12 Jan 200912 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,577 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2009 12 Jan 20082 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,106 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 2 Sep 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN53UST was registered on 2003-09-03
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