The road tax status for DS53 AXW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS53 AXW?

The MOT for DS53 AXW is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of DS53 AXW?

The recorded mileage for DS53 AXW is 136,268 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS53 AXW ULEZ compliant?

No, DS53 AXW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.8L Petrol · DS53 AXW

DS53 AXW

2004 Vauxhall Meriva (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/02/2004. Recorded mileage 136,268 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin: 2004 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/06/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,268 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 06/06/2024

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Mileage: 136,268 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1796cc

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DS53 AXW Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
136,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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DS53 AXW Mileage History

03/05/2022133,605 mi
04/05/2022133,605 mi
07/06/2023136,266 mi+2,661 mi
08/06/2023136,268 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DS53 AXW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 15:06

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (DS53 AXW) between May 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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