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SW53HDF
2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HDF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,718 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,985 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
29 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,753 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,189 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,773 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper 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 Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,678 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,789 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
13 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,614 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,871 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,813 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,545 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,827 MI
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SW53HDF was registered on 2003-11-28
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