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LF05 JOU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,570 mi
Last recorded48,570 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 JOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 43,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 35,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,113 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,506 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,135 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,484 miles

all four tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,962 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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LF05 JOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LF05 JOU, 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 LF05 JOU registered?

LF05 JOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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