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BT54 LYJ

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,095 mi
Last recorded72,095 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,095 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack/inner joint

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,306 miles

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

fuel filter corroded (border pass)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 57,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

fuel filter corroded (border pass)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,183 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner side of tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side of trread

both wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,455 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,184 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,801 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 34,538 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 34,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,029 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 30,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,006 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,150 miles

front tyres low & have cracks in tread-just passed mot.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 19,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low & have cracks in tread-just passed mot.

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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BT54 LYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT54 LYJ, 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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BT54 LYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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