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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration DF05PHO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,702 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,378 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,257 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,134 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,914 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,656 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 29 Jun 202610 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,172 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019 29 Jun 202613 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,443 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018 29 Jun 202616 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,418 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017 29 Jun 202620 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,396 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 29 Jun 202620 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,730 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 29 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,585 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 29 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,632 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
13 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,574 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 21,730 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,730 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,714 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010 29 Jun 202610 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,089 MI
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DF05PHO was registered on 2005-08-12
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