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AF04 JCU

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,282 mi
Last recorded148,282 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 JCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 148,282 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 148,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine managment light on dash

front and rear discs lipped and pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,559 miles

centre seatbelt lock stiff

offside front tyre tread low and worn inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre seatbelt lock stiff

offside front tyre tread low and worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,343 miles

o/s front inner rack joint worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s front inner rack joint worn.

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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AF04 JCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF04 JCU, 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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What year was AF04 JCU registered?

AF04 JCU is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AF04 JCU safe to buy?

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