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JG53 JEF

2013 Chevrolet Trax

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Trax58,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG53 JEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelTrax
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 135,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 135,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 117,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 108,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 108,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 99,278 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 99,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 90,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 90,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 63,820 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 49,414 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 49,413 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,201 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Trax?

Based on 19,375 MOT tests across 1,652 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
6,393
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,652
On UK Roads
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JG53 JEF is a 2013 Chevrolet Trax in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Trax models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Chevrolet Trax typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Chevrolet Trax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JG53 JEF is a 2013 Chevrolet Trax, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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