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SC53JZX
2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SC53JZX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,378 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers side front tyre perished
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexy hose leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked broken (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy coupling (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads worn
- drivers side front tyre perished
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,520 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured n/s (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshields insecure
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured n/s (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshields insecure
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,628 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,608 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,763 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,278 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,002 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,116 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,481 MI
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SC53JZX was registered on 2004-01-30
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