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DS04FHA
2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DS04FHA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,585 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 94,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,014 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,949 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,169 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,078 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,392 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,500 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 23 Jun 20267 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,079 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 23 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,596 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTER TYRE WALLS
- SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S /F + N/S/F
- SLIGHT LEAK AT O/S/F DAMPER
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,878 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,878 MI
23 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,628 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,628 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,193 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,933 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,570 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,570 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,705 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 23 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,580 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 23 Jun 202610 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,474 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 23 Jun 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,077 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DS04FHA was registered on 2004-07-30
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