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DC05 EZH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 EZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,716 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,967 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle, under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

central locking temperamental

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 68,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,481 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside, including both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside, including both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,699 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,699 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, excessively pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside, heavily pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box corroded and blowing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside, heavily pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box corroded and blowing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,443 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,343 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,089 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,820 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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DC05 EZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DC05 EZH, 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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DC05 EZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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