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FP05 ESU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ESU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,100 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre badly split in tread

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre badly split in tread

Pass 23 May 2016 68,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter is corroding.

Fail 23 May 2016 68,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter is corroding.

Fail 27 May 2015 66,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,860 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape and close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 May 2014 62,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre out of shape and close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2013 60,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,519 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,368 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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FP05 ESU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FP05 ESU, 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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FP05 ESU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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