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AJ55 BDV

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,130 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,366 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 119,366 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Engine oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill (centre area)has been plated/welded and under sealed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear service brake has a slight bind present (3.7B.1)

Offside Front Lower outer sill (centre area)has been plated/welded and under sealed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower outer sill (centre area)has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake pads are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

positive engine oil leak present (2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 115,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Offside Front brake pads are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

park brake imbalance recorded at 40% (3.7B.6b)

positive engine oil leak present (2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,332 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 109,286 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,612 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,612 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,510 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,499 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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AJ55 BDV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 51,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 BDV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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