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EX55 EBJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 82,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2020 82,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,298 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery negative terminal insecure. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim.

Notchy feel to steering with play detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some play in both front strut top mounts.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Pedal rubber missing. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Half not working and other half not squirting screen swept area. (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished and likely to burst. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery negative terminal insecure. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim.

Notchy feel to steering with play detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some play in both front strut top mounts.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 81,386 miles

Flexy Mesh Starting To Perish

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In between Tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre Cracking In between Tread

Fail 23 Sep 2017 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In between Tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre Cracking In between Tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,609 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 75,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 205/50x16 87w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,633 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 65,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,129 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,504 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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EX55 EBJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX55 EBJ, 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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EX55 EBJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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