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2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EPF
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 52,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 52,676 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 51,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,946 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,139 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 44,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,093 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,608 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,621 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,759 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BD05 EPF is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 EPF, 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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BD05 EPF is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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