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LY05 BXC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,870 mi
Last recorded72,870 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts broken off from ex box (7.1.1)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower screen cracked (8.3.1d)

coolant low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,160 miles

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

play in nearside front top shocker mounting

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

play in nearside front top shocker mounting

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,618 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,169 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres look under inflated.

Pass 10 May 2008 30,128 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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LY05 BXC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY05 BXC, 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 LY05 BXC registered?

LY05 BXC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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