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Vauxhall Meriva

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC53 PLXMOT history

LC53 PLX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 104,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
104,472 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 PLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 PLX was last recorded at 104,472 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,170 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
4,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,472 miles
  • 2024 – 102,170 miles
  • 2023 – 100,318 miles
  • 2022 – 98,530 miles
  • 2021 – 96,554 miles
  • 2020 – 94,727 miles
  • 2019 – 92,529 miles
  • 2018 – 86,576 miles
  • 2017 – 80,530 miles
  • 2016 – 74,822 miles
  • 2015 – 69,501 miles
  • 2014 – 63,524 miles
  • 2013 – 57,253 miles
  • 2012 – 51,309 miles
  • 2011 – 45,512 miles
  • 2010 – 39,701 miles
  • 2009 – 34,317 miles
  • 2008 – 30,071 miles
  • 2007 – 25,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,472 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    799500293079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass102,170 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    785871954895
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Fail102,170 miles (+1,852)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    324535200367
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  4. Pass100,318 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    438670252320
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail100,305 miles (+1,775)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    641231681343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass98,530 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    398902596139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail98,477 miles (+1,923)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    652547133925
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass96,554 miles (+1,827)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,554 miles
    Test number
    442720146174
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  9. Pass94,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    610757701440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail94,727 miles (+56)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    745949554082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail94,671 miles (+2,142)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,671 miles
    Test number
    985541047896
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass92,529 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    311605075730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,576 miles (+6,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    274616238241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,530 miles (+5,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    559845748940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded close to the limit recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    895951189425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering has slight play in arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,822 miles (+5,321)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    334747575641
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering has slight play in arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,501 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    576327845012
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Fail69,501 miles (+5,977)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    606035845076
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail63,524 miles2 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    159886344428
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass63,524 miles (+6,271)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    195746644431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass57,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    746449543019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,253 miles (+5,944)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    168557143057
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer mount corroded,but still supported by other mount.

  23. Pass51,309 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    788816542018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    305886141099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,512 miles (+5,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    125066241083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass39,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    140456140434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,701 miles (+5,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    391476940083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Fail34,317 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    420739449026
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass34,317 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    613299849063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    452886548077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,071 miles (+4,322)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    181626648079
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and low on tread

  32. Fail25,749 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    114291657411
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  33. Pass25,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    504261457057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 PLX

Does LC53 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 PLX expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 PLX?
The MOT on LC53 PLX expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 PLX done?
LC53 PLX was recorded at 104,472 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
Has LC53 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 PLX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LC53 PLX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC53 PLX find?
LC53 PLX passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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