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BD05 XUM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,692 mi
Last recorded88,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,795 miles

FUEL FILTER DAMP

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,793 miles

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

FUEL FILTER DAMP

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,039 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And inner. No cords or ply visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,688 miles

mil on dash

slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,685 miles

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

mil on dash

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,136 miles

eml light

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,326 miles

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside of powersteering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,326 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside of powersteering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 24,129 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 14 May 2010 24,129 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,911 miles

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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BD05 XUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 XUM, 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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BD05 XUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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