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FG05 ZWC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,124 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 77,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box split and blowing (7.1.2)

hand brake only passed at 16%

nearside front strut top mount slight movement

slight movement in offside inner rack end

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,844 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Off side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Off side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both suspension top mounts noisey

n/s/f outter c.v joint noisey

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,370 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,814 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,988 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,593 miles

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

accident damage to both sides of vehicle

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2008 30,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

accident damage to both sides of vehicle

small cut nearside rear tyre

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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FG05 ZWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG05 ZWC, 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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FG05 ZWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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