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AJ05 LHW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,417 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 70,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cut to sidewall 205/45/17

Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cut to sidewall 205/45/17

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,235 miles

(advise) n/s/f inner rack arm joint slight play

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs heavily scored and wearing reccomend replacement near future

(advise) o/s/r brake [ad wearing close to limits reccomend replacment near future

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

(advise) n/s/f inner rack arm joint slight play

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs heavily scored and wearing reccomend replacement near future

(advise) o/s/r brake [ad wearing close to limits reccomend replacment near future

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,060 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,807 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear bumper damaged

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,180 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED .REAR DISCSPOOR CONDITION ON INNER SIDE

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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AJ05 LHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ05 LHW, 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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AJ05 LHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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