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YJ07 BFG

2007 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,265 mi
Last recorded166,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva72,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 BFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 166,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 151,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 121,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 113,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,790 miles

noise from gearbox area and slight fluid leakage

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,341 miles

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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YJ07 BFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ07 BFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ07 BFG registered?

YJ07 BFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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