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FY05 LTJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

33,970 mi
Last recorded33,970 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 33,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 30,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel.

rear axle corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Fail 9 Feb 2022 30,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

rear axle corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 2 Apr 2021 30,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 29,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,197 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 29,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 27,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,962 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 21 Mar 2016 24,962 miles

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

play in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front and both rear tyres showing signs of cracking advise regular checks

Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking advise regular checks.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,603 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,146 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

slight grease loss from offside c/v gaiter to hub but still secure to hub

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight grease loss from offside outer cv gaiter to hub but gaiter still secure secure on hub

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,063 miles

noise from nearside rear brake advise inspection

play in steering rack assembly

slight grease loss from offside outer cv gaiter

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,216 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 12,201 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,912 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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FY05 LTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY05 LTJ, 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 FY05 LTJ registered?

FY05 LTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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