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HF05 OGB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,751 mi
Last recorded138,751 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,020 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,020 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 66,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 66,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,518 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,953 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,876 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,710 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,156 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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HF05 OGB is a 2005 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 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 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 HF05 OGB, 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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HF05 OGB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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