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GF05 EWS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 89,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,253 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,661 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in n/s inner steering tie rod joint

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,186 miles

parking aid sensor wiring in very poor condision

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

header tank empty

parking aid sensor wiring in very poor condision

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,032 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,137 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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GF05 EWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF05 EWS, 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 GF05 EWS registered?

GF05 EWS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GF05 EWS safe to buy?

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