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BF05 LPU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,473 miles

both rear tyres have poor tread badly feathered

near side front tyre has slight outer side wall damadge

off side front tyre has perished tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres poor tread condition advise replacement

Fail 9 Mar 2012 33,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres poor tread condition advise replacement

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,099 miles

front+rear pads getting low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,099 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front+rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,146 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight spliting osf tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 17,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,679 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 LPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF05 LPU, 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 BF05 LPU registered?

BF05 LPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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