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BV05 TJZ

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 91,652 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn,pitted or scored

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,863 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,435 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,434 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 77,013 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 77,013 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 65,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,228 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight knocking observed on steering , no abnormal freeplay found .

Pass 13 May 2010 28,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,375 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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BV05 TJZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV05 TJZ, 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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What year was BV05 TJZ registered?

BV05 TJZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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