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BT54 UFP

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,493 mi
Last recorded124,493 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 119,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,324 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 105,324 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,062 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both wiper blades deteriorating

slight play in off side end of steering rack.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroding

hand brake release button partially covered

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroding

hand brake release button partially covered

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,252 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,065 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,772 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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BT54 UFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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