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FE55 BLX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,276 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,276 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 79,463 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear, lower. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 70,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers defective. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bearing worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bearing worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear, lower. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,606 miles

coolant level low

nearside and offside front struts play in top mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

nearside and offside front struts play in top mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 58,016 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,748 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 45,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r inner sidewall cracking

timing chain noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2012 32,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r inner sidewall cracking

timing chain noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,652 miles

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

o/s/f disc corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 27,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,213 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

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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FE55 BLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FE55 BLX, 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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FE55 BLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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