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BJ55 OAL

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,173 mi
Last recorded95,173 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OAL
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 95,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 front flexi and central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,897 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,064 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 83,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,569 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,288 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 54,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,095 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,278 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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BJ55 OAL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ55 OAL, 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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BJ55 OAL is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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