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AF55 TMX

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Turquoise Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,493 mi
Last recorded93,493 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,610 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 78,043 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge and cut on sidewall

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,043 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge and cut on sidewall

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box mount corroded but still supported

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and punctured

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,940 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise n/s mirror broken

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,337 miles

n/s door mirror glass is smashed

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,337 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror glass is smashed

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,301 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing in steps on inside tread

small cuts in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AF55 TMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Turquoise with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 TMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF55 TMX registered?

AF55 TMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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