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DX05 YXE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 84,663 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear service and parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 5 May 2023 78,147 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped head light outputs reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2023 78,144 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped head light outputs reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,557 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped head light outputs reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 74,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped head light outputs reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,913 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,913 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,836 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,185 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper marks on front screen

Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper marks on front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,872 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,425 miles

Both front tyre have slight cracking between tread - tread also wearing close to 2mm tread markers

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,653 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,398 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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DX05 YXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX05 YXE, 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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What year was DX05 YXE registered?

DX05 YXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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