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AF54 OJM

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 117,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,382 miles

COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is holed and casing deteriorated by corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi unit is deteriorated and seperating (7.1.2)

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW (engine oil pressure reduced due to sludge build up within crankcase ) ADVISE ENGINE FLUSH NEW OIL AND FILTER

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre is excessively worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box metal hanger has broken away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm excessively worn on outer shoulder (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre wall is perished and tyre is 12 years old (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 106,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade type (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is holed and casing deteriorated by corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi unit is deteriorated and seperating (7.1.2)

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW (engine oil pressure reduced due to sludge build up within crankcase ) ADVISE ENGINE FLUSH NEW OIL AND FILTER

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre is excessively worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box metal hanger has broken away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm excessively worn on outer shoulder (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre wall is perished and tyre is 12 years old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,575 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,178 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,323 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 59,323 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,393 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,393 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,999 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,678 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AF54 OJM is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF54 OJM, 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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AF54 OJM is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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