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AJ55 OKS

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,984 mi
Last recorded77,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OKS
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 77,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. commercial tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,925 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front, both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Surface corrosion to both outer sills.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front and offside rear tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front, both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Surface corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,365 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,647 miles

airbag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,453 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres starting to wear on edges

general corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,453 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front tyres starting to wear on edges

general corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,407 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OKS is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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