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BF55 WVD

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,256 mi
Last recorded81,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVD
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,256 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,446 miles

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,442 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake application uneven FRONT (3.7.B.2)

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,521 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing close to minimum legal limit - advise to be replaced

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,661 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing very close to minimum legal limit & cracking/perishing on outer sidewall - advise to be replaced

o/s/f tyre wearing off on edges

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing very close to minimum legal limit & cracking/perishing on outer sidewall - advise to be replaced

o/s/f tyre wearing off on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,845 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,845 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 5 Nov 2008 18,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF55 WVD is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BF55 WVD, 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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BF55 WVD is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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