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EJ05 EAJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 EAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 74,903 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,411 miles

Exhaust system insecure three rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,886 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 63,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel at an unusual angle,suggesting axle may be bent

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel at an unusual angle,suggesting axle may be bent

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,611 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,611 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,833 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 40,658 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 40,658 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 36,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 31,413 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,413 miles

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

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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EJ05 EAJ 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 57.1%.

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 EJ05 EAJ, 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 EJ05 EAJ registered?

EJ05 EAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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