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BF55 WVL

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,907 mi
Last recorded55,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,907 miles

Both sides outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,385 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s & o/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s (Before flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel / beam corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 55,385 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s & o/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s (Before flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel / beam corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,548 miles

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn thin / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread / perished

N/s/r tyre perished / worn on edges of tread

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,094 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 49,338 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,071 miles

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,071 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,347 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre side wall scuffed

off side front tyre cracking

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 WVL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BF55 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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