MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause harm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
stepping on inner tread of Offside Rear Tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
offside rear tyre cracked
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside
rear tyres cracked
offside front direction indicator faded
possible coolent leak
rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 parking brake recording low effort compared with offside
offside front direction indicator faded
possible coolent leak
rear service brake application uneven
rear tyres cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing more on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre, perishing, large split to inner sidewall
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing more on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre, perishing, large split to inner sidewall
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Parking brake cables across axle (3.5.1b)
Nearside front wheel slightly buckled
Play in steering rack inner joints
Rear tyres perished
Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear tyres perishing.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear tyres perishing.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Visible lip worn into front brake discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Visible lip worn into front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre wear patterns indicate tracking may need realigning
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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LJ55 UCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LJ55 UCF, 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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LJ55 UCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 December 2005.
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