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LJ05 XZB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,654 miles

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

Front steering rack arm slight play both sides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody has surface rust

Fail 26 Feb 2026 63,654 miles

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

Front steering rack arm slight play both sides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,278 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSON ARMS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR AXLE CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded and weak

Pass 9 Apr 2020 48,850 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

front disc corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

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

front disc corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,010 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,605 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,605 miles

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

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

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,183 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,514 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,423 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2010 29,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 23,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,877 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LJ05 XZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ05 XZB, 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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LJ05 XZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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