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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration GD53FBB
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 03 Mar 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,920 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,753 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019 20 Jun 20265 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Offside Front Lower 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Central Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,731 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- water pump leaking
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)
- water pump leaking
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,890 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,199 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,503 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,220 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 20 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,200 MI
20 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 20 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,391 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,171 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
28 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,052 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
30 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,648 MI
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GD53FBB was registered on 2003-12-31
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