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BJ05 OUC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,387 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,207 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 83,878 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 83,878 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,184 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 79,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended...perished(but cords not exposed)and a nail in tread.....205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 77,291 miles

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish and has a nail in tread.......Replacement recommended.......205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack.....Replacement recommended

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2018 77,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish and has a nail in tread.......Replacement recommended.......205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack.....Replacement recommended

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres starting to perish/split...Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 75,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres starting to perish/split...Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,652 miles

knock at steering column

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,652 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knock at steering column

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,078 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

wiper blades worn/split but meet requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,590 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

recommend replacement o/s rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2010 35,590 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

recommend replacement o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,302 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 24,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,829 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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BJ05 OUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ05 OUC, 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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BJ05 OUC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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