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FB05 JCX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,542 mi
Last recorded126,542 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 126,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,339 miles

Exaust is very rusty.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 121,339 miles

Exaust is very rusty.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2014 113,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 106,459 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust sections rusted and weak

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust sections rusted and weak

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

o/s front tyre has worn uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,876 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight distortion to o/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,398 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,319 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,319 miles

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

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

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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FB05 JCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FB05 JCX, 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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FB05 JCX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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