MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Oil leak engine ()
engine light on
front no.plate cracked
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper drop link gaiter loose
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Oil leak engine ()
brake fluid level low
engine light on
front no.plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread cut but not to cords
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread cut but not to cords
Oil leak Engine to cover seal ()
nsr brake pipe has slight corrosion
osr tyre has a nail in it
osr wheel bearing a little noisy
slight oil leak front of engine
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nsr brake pipe has slight corrosion
osr wheel bearing a little noisy
slight oil leak front of engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osf drop link has play
slight oil leak at front of engine
slight oil seepage front of engine
slight play osf drop link
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight oil leak at front of engine
slight play in osf drop link
slight oil leak at front of engine
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
osr tyre starting to crack
slight oil leak at front of engine
cuts in nearside rear tyre not showing cord
rear wiper blade rubber missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade rubber missing
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)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?
Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 VDG is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BJ05 VDG, 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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BJ05 VDG is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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