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FY05 ROU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,396 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall has a shallow split 205/45/17

Fail 2 Aug 2018 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner sidewall has a shallow split 205/45/17

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,637 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,934 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,277 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,998 miles

o/s mirror cracked

stone chip to screen

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror cracked

stone chip to screen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,311 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

hand brake cables poor

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,311 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

hand brake cables poor

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,493 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,493 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

hand brake cable rusty

n/s rack end slight play

oily underside

stone chip to screen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,262 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 42,262 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front pads low

n/s/r perished

nail o/s/r tyre

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,701 miles

front brake disc have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished no cords exposed

n/s/r wheel has a slight brake bind

Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished no cords exposed

n/s/r wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,693 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 ROU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ROU, 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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FY05 ROU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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