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BJ55 OVB

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to new joint slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to new joint slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lights not working correctly when side lights are on

Fail 12 Oct 2019 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From o/s/r to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lights not working correctly when side lights are on

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, including outer sills

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,849 miles

Central Front exhaust system is corroded and has a minor leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,771 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,062 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 21,532 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,685 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,154 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 OVB is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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