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LC55 FFE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,478 miles

Handbrake brake efficiency only just passed on 16%

Offside front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,470 miles

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

Exhaust poor condition

Handbrake brake efficiency only just passed on 16%

Offside front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,797 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,261 miles

Center exhaust poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2023 78,196 miles

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

Both offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Center exhaust poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,071 miles

Both offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Center exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2022 77,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,163 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 69,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,223 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,531 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,400 miles

wheel bolt taken from locking wheel nut box

Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,945 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,806 miles

both front tyres treads low

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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LC55 FFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC55 FFE, 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 LC55 FFE registered?

LC55 FFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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