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BJ05 VDG

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDG
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 94,388 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak engine ()

engine light on

front no.plate cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cut but not to cords

Fail 16 Jan 2017 78,015 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,204 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,547 miles

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

osf drop link has play

slight oil leak at front of engine

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,187 miles

slight oil seepage front of engine

slight play osf drop link

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leak at front of engine

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,263 miles

slight oil leak at front of engine

Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,179 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,468 miles

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 15,314 miles

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.

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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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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