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AJ05 TZD

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,226 mi
Last recorded108,226 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,014 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 103,005 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 87,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 87,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,745 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 79,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,726 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 72,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,916 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,223 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,527 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 29,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sunvisor clips broke n/s and o/s but sunvisors still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sunvisor clips broke n/s and o/s but sunvisors still secure

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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AJ05 TZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ05 TZD, 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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AJ05 TZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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