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GU05 FZX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 105,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 105,377 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,666 miles

both head light aims were low [adjusted]

front wipers smearing screen

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,710 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer steering rack gaiter clamp insecure but gaiter is secure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,710 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer steering rack gaiter clamp insecure but gaiter is secure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,933 miles

offside front wishbone/rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,933 miles

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

offside front wishbone/rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,716 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,716 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,951 miles

HAZARD WARNING AND O/S INDICATOR FAULT EVIDENT,,INTERMITTENT FAULT,,INITIAL NOT WORKING ,,NOW WORKING CONSTANTLY,,,ADVISE REQUIRES DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS SOON..

N/S/F TYRE JUST LEGAL FOR MOT,,BUT BALD EDGES INSIDE,,ADVISE RENEW SOON..

O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE,,REST OF TREAD LOW 3MM,,KEEP CHECKS OR RENEW SOON..

SCREW IN TYRE O/S/R,,ADVISE POSSIBLE PUNCTURE..

SIDE WING INDICATORS TURNING WHITE N/S/F,,O/S/F..

Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CAR..

HAZARD WARNING AND O/S INDICATOR FAULT EVIDENT,,INTERMITTENT FAULT,,INITIAL NOT WORKING ,,NOW WORKING CONSTANTLY,,,ADVISE REQUIRES DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS SOON..

N/S/F TYRE JUST LEGAL FOR MOT,,BUT BALD EDGES INSIDE,,ADVISE RENEW SOON..

O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE,,REST OF TREAD LOW 3MM,,KEEP CHECKS OR RENEW SOON..

SCREW IN TYRE O/S/R,,ADVISE POSSIBLE PUNCTURE..

SIDE WING INDICATORS TURNING WHITE N/S/F,,O/S/F..

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,720 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges.

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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GU05 FZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU05 FZX, 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 GU05 FZX registered?

GU05 FZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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