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HK05 CRJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,769 mi
Last recorded77,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,769 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 71,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,767 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 64,766 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,648 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,333 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 45,319 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knock in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 45,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Knock in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 44,110 miles

Front no plate damaged

Pass 16 May 2014 42,709 miles

Slight knock in rack

Pass 21 May 2013 41,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,296 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres perishing cracking in tread

Fail 16 May 2011 32,861 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,625 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres spliting on inner side walls. no cord or ply showing.

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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HK05 CRJ 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 HK05 CRJ, 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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HK05 CRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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