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AE05 ZFR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,294 mi
Last recorded144,294 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 134,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked below wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rattle at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,382 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty

coolant leak

long brake pedal travel,pedal still has reserve travel

Fail 17 Mar 2017 120,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty

coolant leak

long brake pedal travel,pedal still has reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2016 115,260 miles

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

bottom of screen cracked outside vision area

Fail 13 May 2016 115,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bottom of screen cracked outside vision area

Pass 8 May 2015 109,392 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked inline with wiper blade park

Pass 30 May 2014 103,357 miles

windscreen cracked level with wiper blade park

Fail 28 May 2014 103,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant bottle empty

windscreen cracked level with wiper blade park

Pass 1 Jun 2013 93,544 miles

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

o/s front tyre perrished

windscreen cracked level with wiper blades

Fail 29 May 2013 93,544 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s front tyre perrished

windscreen cracked level with wiper blades

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,838 miles

NSF and OSF brake discs worn on inner face

NSR tyre has cracking in tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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AE05 ZFR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 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 Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 ZFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 ZFR registered?

AE05 ZFR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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