
Vauxhall Meriva
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LX05 OFZMOT history
LX05 OFZ is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 71,462 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX05 OFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX05 OFZ was last recorded at 71,462 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 12,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 58,945 miles · 1 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12,517 miles
- Average per year
- 3,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 71,462 miles
- 2021 – 58,945 miles
- 2020 – 49,249 miles
- 2019 – 48,791 miles
- 2018 – 47,689 miles
- 2017 – 46,371 miles
- 2016 – 45,248 miles
- 2015 – 43,744 miles
- 2014 – 42,692 miles
- 2013 – 39,167 miles
- 2012 – 36,021 miles
- 2011 – 31,128 miles
- 2010 – 27,027 miles
- 2009 – 23,154 miles
- 2008 – 18,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,462 miles (+12,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,462 miles
- Test number
- 899876214356
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,945 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,945 miles
- Test number
- 123732896070
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail58,945 miles (+9,696)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,945 miles
- Test number
- 152273710192
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass49,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,249 miles
- Test number
- 655630920019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,249 miles (+458)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,249 miles
- Test number
- 347755344990
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass48,791 miles (+1,102)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,791 miles
- Test number
- 242414611647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,689 miles
- Test number
- 323494689684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,689 miles (+1,318)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,689 miles
- Test number
- 707827908521
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass46,371 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,371 miles
- Test number
- 308701228399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,248 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,248 miles
- Test number
- 599292466013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,744 miles
- Test number
- 756334455086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,744 miles (+1,052)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,744 miles
- Test number
- 737484055001
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass42,692 miles (+3,525)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 42,692 miles
- Test number
- 177056554042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,167 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,167 miles
- Test number
- 135456453488
- NoteFront wipers smearing.
Fail39,167 miles (+3,146)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,167 miles
- Test number
- 448186953035
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront wipers smearing.
Pass36,021 miles (+4,893)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,021 miles
- Test number
- 675059852050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,128 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,128 miles
- Test number
- 846251561066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,127 miles (+4,100)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,127 miles
- Test number
- 725130461061
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear pads wearing low more so on os & discs worn lipped
Pass27,027 miles (+3,873)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,027 miles
- Test number
- 163526350496
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
Pass23,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 23,154 miles
- Test number
- 870038259044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,154 miles (+4,883)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,154 miles
- Test number
- 811808959098
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass18,271 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,271 miles
- Test number
- 594939958074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LX05 OFZ
- Does LX05 OFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX05 OFZ expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX05 OFZ?
- The MOT on LX05 OFZ expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX05 OFZ done?
- LX05 OFZ was recorded at 71,462 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
- Has LX05 OFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX05 OFZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX05 OFZ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LX05 OFZ find?
- LX05 OFZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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