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BF06 GFX

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,752 mi
Last recorded53,752 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GFX
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,762 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 45,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres aged/cracked

serious engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,101 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 39,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,216 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,401 miles

Engine oil leaks

Rear tyres aged/cracked.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 26,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,667 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 21,767 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 16,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,537 miles

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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BF06 GFX is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 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 BF06 GFX, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF06 GFX registered?

BF06 GFX is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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