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2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration HT03HBJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,947 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,974 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,393 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,632 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,014 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,944 MI
23 Jun 202628 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,944 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 23 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,881 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,455 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,455 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
30 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,945 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 23 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,320 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 23 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,512 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2008 23 Jun 202630 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,924 MI
23 Jun 202630 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,791 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2007 23 Jun 2026You 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!
HT03HBJ was registered on 2003-08-01
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