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BD05 EPX

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 88,372 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,648 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 71,982 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2012 67,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 60,823 miles

Offside front fog light damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 60,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front fog light damaged

Pass 14 May 2010 48,707 miles

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

O/s/f fog light glass broken.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2009 41,939 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall cracking

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

n/s/f tyre small cut outer wall(not deep enough to cords)

Fail 18 May 2009 41,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R tyre outer wall cracking

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

n/s/f tyre small cut outer wall(not deep enough to cords)

Pass 16 May 2008 29,417 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

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 EPX is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EPX, 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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What year was BD05 EPX registered?

BD05 EPX is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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