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LY05 DZS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,618 mi
Last recorded104,618 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,618 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,011 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate light (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,799 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,185 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,237 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,237 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,975 miles

n/s+o/s front discs worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,072 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 DZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY05 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

LY05 DZS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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