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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration FP53TXT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 21 Oct 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,963 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front outer sill damaged but not seriously weakened
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front outer sill damaged but not seriously weakened
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,054 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,593 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,472 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,067 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
26 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,134 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 4 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,134 MI
4 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,231 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,931 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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FP53TXT was registered on 2003-10-30
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