BL05OFG - VAUXHALL MERIVA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 10 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,428 mi
Expires: 09 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 29 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,242 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,354 mi
Expires: 08 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 17 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,868 mi
Expires: 08 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 17 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,868 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 20 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,772 mi
Expires: 08 September 2023
Passed - 27 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,515 mi
Expires: 08 September 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,864 mi
Expires: 08 September 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 08 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,862 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 07 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,159 mi
Expires: 06 September 2020
Passed - 06 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,843 mi
Expires: 05 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 06 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,841 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 03 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,257 mi
Expires: 26 May 2018
Passed - 27 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,963 mi
Expires: 26 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Slight Oil Leaks
Failed - 26 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,959 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Slight Oil Leaks
Passed - 18 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,932 mi
Expires: 17 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 18 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,932 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 07 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,602 mi
Expires: 04 September 2015
Passed - 31 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,600 mi
Expires: 04 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 31 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,600 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 18 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,493 mi
Expires: 04 September 2013
Passed - 29 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,306 mi
Expires: 04 September 2012
Passed - 28 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,268 mi
Expires: 04 September 2011
Failed - 21 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,233 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 05 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,738 mi
Expires: 04 September 2010
Passed - 04 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,142 mi
Expires: 03 September 2009
Passed - 30 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,579 mi
Expires: 29 June 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BL05OFG?
The MOT expires on 09 October 2026.
What is the tax status of BL05OFG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of BL05OFG?
This is a 2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1364cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BL05OFG?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.