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GF54 SWJ

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,746 mi
Last recorded91,746 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,441 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

One of two hanger brackets on rear silencer has come away from silencer.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

One of two hanger brackets on rear silencer has come away from silencer.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,475 miles

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

front brake discs rusty corroded poor condition.

nsf alloy wheel damaged

rear silencer outer skin corroded poor condition.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake discs rusty corroded poor condition.

nsf alloy wheel damaged

rear silencer outer skin corroded poor condition.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

rear exhaust section corroded

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,718 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

rear exhaust section corroded

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,994 miles

front tyres are a different speed rating

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

rear exhaust box corroded

track rod ends have been heated up and are decouloured on the ends advise remedial repair

Fail 8 Sep 2012 62,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres are a different speed rating

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

rear exhaust box corroded

track rod ends have been heated up and are decouloured on the ends advise remedial repair

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,845 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 53,479 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 44,988 miles

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

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight play in nearside off stearing rack

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,494 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 27,494 miles

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

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

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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GF54 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 GF54 SWJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF54 SWJ registered?

GF54 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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