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2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA
General Information
- Registration SW05JUX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model MERIVA
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 01 Apr 2019
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,306 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rusting of sill (5.2.6)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,306 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rusting of sill (5.2.6)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG WAY (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG WAY (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,639 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- eml on
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- eml on
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,375 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,079 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,509 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,780 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,485 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,666 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009Advisory 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)
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SW05JUX was registered on 2005-06-22
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