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DG05 MYS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,855 mi
Last recorded114,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 114,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

engine accelerates when footbrake is depressed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,369 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 111,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,827 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,818 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 96,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 96,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 92,712 miles

Fuel pipe leaking possible filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

both rear brake caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

brake pipes at rear showing very slight corrosion in places

slight end float in both front steering rack ends n/s and o/s

Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

brake pipes at rear showing very slight corrosion in places

slight end float in both front steering rack ends n/s and o/s

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches screen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,574 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches screen

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,511 miles

Part worn tyres fitted

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Part worn tyres fitted

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,643 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake discs starting to wear

both front anti-roll bar links have slight movement in them

both handbrake arms not fully returning

front tyres 205/55/16

oil leak from oil filter

rear tyres 205/50/16

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,643 miles

all brake discs starting to wear

both front anti-roll bar links have slight movement in them

both handbrake arms not fully returning

front tyres 205/55/16

oil leak from oil filter

rear tyres 205/50/16

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 25,840 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,627 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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DG05 MYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG05 MYS, 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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DG05 MYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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