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BF05 LHG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,451 mi
Last recorded87,451 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,451 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,451 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,526 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,851 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,140 miles

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

both front abs rings corroded

both front inner sterring arms have slight lay in there fixings

front discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,140 miles

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

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

both front abs rings corroded

both front inner sterring arms have slight lay in there fixings

front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,841 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,409 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,869 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 35,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,896 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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BF05 LHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF05 LHG, 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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BF05 LHG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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