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AJ55 JBX

2005 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,784 mi
Last recorded136,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva61,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,784 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 136,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint has slight play rack ends n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge's

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s washer jet damaged / broken

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,705 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel calliper/cable seized (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer one of the two hanging brackets broken off

slight play in offside front wheel when turn from side to side

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,507 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,845 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,639 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)

rear numberplate cracked /

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,854 miles

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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AJ55 JBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ55 JBX, 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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AJ55 JBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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