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BG55 XEF

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,336 mi
Last recorded49,336 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both lamps very,very dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,306 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract, also slight fluffing

coolant bottle almost empty

number plate lamps dim

oil on engine and gear box

smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear to front brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seat belts slow to retract, also slight fluffing

coolant bottle almost empty

number plate lamps dim

oil on engine and gear box

smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,075 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2015 45,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,802 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,300 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,250 miles

front brake pads approx 80-85% worn

front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,465 miles

advise slight front brake judder

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,949 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,949 miles

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

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

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 XEF is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 XEF, 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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BG55 XEF is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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