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AE54 XFD

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,266 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,300 miles

rear silencer hanger broken off

rear silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f strut top bearing notchy

Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f strut top bearing notchy

rear silencer hanger broken off

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,523 miles

center stop lamp inop

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 126,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center stop lamp inop

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,290 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 115,288 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 107,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2013 107,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,391 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 90,391 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,886 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,585 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,585 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AE54 XFD is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 XFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 XFD is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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