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BJ54 YJB

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

39,219 mi
Last recorded39,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 39,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tyres age , advise replacement

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 37,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 35,978 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,311 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 23 Mar 2018 31,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,133 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,732 miles

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,999 miles

both front tyres cracked sidewalls,no cords exposed

steering slightly noisy in operation,but no play in components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 29,999 miles

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

both front tyres cracked sidewalls,no cords exposed

steering slightly noisy in operation,but no play in components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 28,500 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,343 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,689 miles

cut in o/s rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,689 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in o/s rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,558 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,558 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,637 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 YJB is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 BJ54 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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