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BT05 WGF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,857 mi
Last recorded107,857 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,857 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 94,826 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 93,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to second canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to second canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cracked and perished all around inner/outer tread cord not exposed at test outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damp inside light lens

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

both front strut top mounts slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb or fitting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb or fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cracked and perished all around inner/outer tread cord not exposed at test outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damp inside light lens

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

both front strut top mounts slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 77,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,437 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 26,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,008 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 20,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 7,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BT05 WGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT05 WGF, 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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BT05 WGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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