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AP05 JCO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,073 mi
Last recorded79,073 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 79,073 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs have light scoring/corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front lower arm, front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 72,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interference with side lamp operation (4.3.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs have light scoring/corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear discs pitted and have light corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system from front to rear has corrosion

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS track rod inner ball joint at steering rack have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS and OS rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear discs pitted and have light corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system from front to rear has corrosion

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS track rod inner ball joint at steering rack have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS and OS rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,314 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire above subframe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses poor n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,732 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,580 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres have cuts in the inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,237 miles

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

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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AP05 JCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP05 JCO, 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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AP05 JCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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