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FJ54 JMS

2007 Chevrolet Captiva

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,375 mi
Last recorded169,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva72,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 JMS
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 169,375 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

6th and 7th seats down at time of test.

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 150,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe near rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 150,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60 R17 102V M&S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe near rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,329 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre beginning to feather inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,821 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,375 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,655 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,739 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,045 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,331 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,331 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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FJ54 JMS is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,460 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 Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ54 JMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ54 JMS is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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