2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.8L Petrol · FE04 FJD
2004 Vauxhall Meriva (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 105,032 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE04 FJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 105,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE04 FJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (FE04 FJD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
FE04 FJD Mileage History
- 03/01/202497,144 mi
- 03/01/202497,146 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2025101,070 mi+3,924 mi
- 13/01/2025101,103 mi+33 mi
- 09/01/2026105,032 mi+3,929 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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