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BF55 SXS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 89,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,613 miles

front flexi exhaust weak/rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft ring(c.v.joint) (3.4.2)

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

front flexi exhaust weak/rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2014 50,717 miles

Front tyres 3mm on edges and starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 38,751 miles

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

o /s rear tyre splitting

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

scraping noise from cambelt area

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,282 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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BF55 SXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 SXS, 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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BF55 SXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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