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BCV 173T

2004 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 General Motors Chevrolet46,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 173T
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 78,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cooling fan cover loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to offside inner arch under battery tray

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 77,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,059 miles

All front suspension bushes heavily perished

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 77,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Master cylinder area (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension bushes heavily perished

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,784 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 76,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,812 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,808 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 72,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

brake pipes covered with wire

rear brake hose end starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,167 miles

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

How Reliable is the General Motors Chevrolet?

Based on 10,021 MOT tests across 1,326 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 272
Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
parking brake recording little or no effort 157
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 144
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BCV 173T is a 2004 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 46,136 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 General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 173T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Chevrolet typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 22 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BCV 173T is a 2004 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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