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BJ54 ECW

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 103,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,072 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 64,807 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,589 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,736 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,796 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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BJ54 ECW is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 BJ54 ECW, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ54 ECW is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 December 2004.

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