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GL54 LWE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

front suspension corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2025 74,899 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

front suspension corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 70,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,639 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 31,250 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 31,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,155 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,155 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GL54 LWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL54 LWE, 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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GL54 LWE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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