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BJ05 YRC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 100,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2021 100,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2020 98,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 98,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,388 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 96,388 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 90,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at clips (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 9 May 2018 90,955 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at clips (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,870 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,040 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,610 miles

cracking to inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,308 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,396 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,231 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 79,231 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no oil [filled]

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,144 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,144 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 15 Apr 2010 50,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,004 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,796 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 YRC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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