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F14 DRM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,619 mi
Last recorded95,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 DRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 95,619 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at various locations (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 42,840 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 38,036 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,234 miles

Nearside Rear the tyre showing cracks in the tread channels.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency just met

Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,714 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN SLIGHTLY

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

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

SLIGHT LIPPING AND WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,239 miles

O/s handbrake cable sticking in axle guides.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 12,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,910 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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F14 DRM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 F14 DRM, 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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F14 DRM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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