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HJ05 RSZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,370 mi
Last recorded127,370 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,370 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode o/s/r

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to wear

Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads starting to wear

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode o/s/r

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,923 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear cable linkage has jubilee clip wrapped round (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

upper engine mount perscribed area corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

upper engine mount perscribed area corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,628 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front underbody ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2021 120,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front underbody ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,877 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,120 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot perished

offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight oil staining

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside inner cv boot perished

offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight oil staining

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,986 miles

Slight play in O/S steering arm rod end at rack fixing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,916 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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HJ05 RSZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ05 RSZ, 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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HJ05 RSZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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