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OV04WDU
2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration OV04WDU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,796 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,123 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,729 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,006 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,366 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,103 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Midsection (6.1.2 (a))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,575 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,789 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018 29 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,489 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,112 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,818 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 29 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,358 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 29 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,382 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 29 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,702 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 29 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,471 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,029 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009 29 Jun 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,566 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2008 29 Jun 20263 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 12,566 MI
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OV04WDU was registered on 2004-05-27
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