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SW53HFZ
2003 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HFZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 151,864 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,352 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,233 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,286 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,078 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) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,837 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
22 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,263 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,074 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,716 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,910 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 15,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,195 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SW53HFZ was registered on 2003-11-28
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