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BF55 XXS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,226 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front track rods corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount has some play

rear axle has some corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front track rods corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount has some play

rear axle has some corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,763 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has some play

Rear axle beam corroded

unable to open boot

Fail 14 Oct 2022 75,763 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has some play

Rear axle beam corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 74,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,385 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 73,527 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,880 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,145 miles

Oil leak

o.s.r. tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o.s.r. tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,278 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,030 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 XXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XXS, 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 XXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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