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GL05 WCJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 67,288 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,179 miles

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

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUSTY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,375 miles

n/s/r rim slightly distorted- exhaust system corroded

service brake passed on limit , may need adjusting soon

steering rack has slght play at inner rack arms-n/s/f rim slightly distorted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords and slight bulge

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,599 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Front tyres wearing low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small split in offside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,735 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut - not to cords

Fail 5 Mar 2008 22,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut - not to cords

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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GL05 WCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 WCJ, 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 GL05 WCJ registered?

GL05 WCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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