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LS53GXZ
2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53GXZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,710 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- front subframe corroded
- both lower suspension arms corroded
3 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- front subframe corroded
- both lower suspension arms corroded
25 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,656 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- slight oil leak
- slight brake bind on nearside rear
- slight bind on nearside front
- rear brake discs worn and corroded
- front subframe corroded
25 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake bind on nearside rear
- slight oil leak
- slight bind on nearside front
- rear brake discs worn and corroded
- front subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Very close to the limit** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,519 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- complete exhaust system in poor condition
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,001 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,013 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,502 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2016 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,718 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,222 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,664 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 6 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,807 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,502 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,978 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,623 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2009 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
16 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,269 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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LS53GXZ was registered on 2003-12-23
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