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OV53OFA
2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration OV53OFA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boots spilt & damaged both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inside both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,353 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,353 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,360 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition.(perished)
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to O/S rear. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition.(perished)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,457 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner joints (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,180 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- n/s rear tyre flat
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- n/s rear tyre flat
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,500 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- ecu lamp on
- engine oil leak
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,608 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 5 Jul 202610 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,617 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,625 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,092 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,092 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,501 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 5 Jul 202618 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,703 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 5 Jul 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,219 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 5 Jul 202613 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,784 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2008 5 Jul 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,689 MI
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OV53OFA was registered on 2003-10-14
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