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GF04DHX
2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GF04DHX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
20
Passes
14
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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137 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,318 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,924 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- general under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- general under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,715 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,754 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,351 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021 23 Jun 202621 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (poss rack end aswell) (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,047 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202617 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,283 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019 23 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt missing unable to access buckle (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,504 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner wall
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre perished on inner wall
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,504 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner wall
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre perished on inner wall
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,205 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front bolt snapped on front exhaust flange
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front bolt snapped on front exhaust flange
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,538 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 23 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,843 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,843 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,633 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,257 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,251 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,523 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011 23 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,517 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,021 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,009 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,029 MI
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GF04DHX was registered on 2004-04-30
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