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FN05 JXR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,869 mi
Last recorded90,869 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 90,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,307 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,959 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,936 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,921 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,621 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,621 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,446 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 1 Feb 2011 54,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,940 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,226 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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FN05 JXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN05 JXR, 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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FN05 JXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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