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EA55 EFC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,003 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 92,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,332 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 83,419 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre touching inner arch on full lock. oversize tyres?

Offside Front track rod end has been double nutted for some reason. but no play found.

Offside Front tyre touching inner arch on full lock. oversize wheels?

Fail 2 Dec 2019 80,066 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre touching inner arch on full lock. oversize tyres?

Offside Front track rod end has been double nutted for some reason. but no play found.

Offside Front tyre touching inner arch on full lock. oversize wheels?

Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,105 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 78,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2017 74,221 miles

centre exhaust (flexi)detriorated

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,591 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,081 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

N/S/R TYRE WORN

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,864 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,191 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,186 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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,110 miles

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,312 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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EA55 EFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA55 EFC, 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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EA55 EFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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