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FT05 VJU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022
Fail 18 Mar 2022

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirements, advise service/adjustment

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake only just met requirements, advise service/adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,398 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 80,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

centre exhaust leaking.

o/s/f tyre deteriorated and perished.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

centre exhaust leaking.

o/s/f tyre deteriorated and perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,976 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 67,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,500 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,786 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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FT05 VJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FT05 VJU, 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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What year was FT05 VJU registered?

FT05 VJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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