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BG55 HTN

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,730 mi
Last recorded60,730 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HTN
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,730 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 55,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 45,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 41,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,553 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and weak.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,459 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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BG55 HTN is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 HTN, 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 BG55 HTN registered?

BG55 HTN is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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