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BJ55 LUP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 68,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 56,601 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine/Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 49,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 49,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,395 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 46,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,020 miles

n.s.f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 45,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.s.f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,697 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 30,697 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,590 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 25,590 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ55 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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