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BJ55 FPT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 63,464 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,598 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,867 miles

f/o/s suspension arm,rear bush showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,099 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,155 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREADS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,155 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREADS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,538 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,537 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)

all four tyres showing signs of splitting ?

front wheel tracking may be out ?

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,403 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 12,400 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,563 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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BJ55 FPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ55 FPT, 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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BJ55 FPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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