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LY05 FCU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,945 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

timing chain noisy

wear & scoring to front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,428 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

scoring to offside front brake disc - inner face

Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

scoring to offside front brake disc - inner face

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

scoring & light corrosion to nearside front brake disc

timing chain noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,102 miles

scoring to offside front brake disc inner face

Fail 7 Jul 2012 39,102 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

scoring to offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,869 miles

Advise,front brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 May 2011 34,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant very low

cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

damage & distortion to nearside lower "B" post & rear wing

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2010 29,442 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

Fail 1 May 2010 29,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

Fail 1 May 2009 24,086 miles

Advise,chipped windscreen,chip n\s\f tyre,nail n\s\r tyre,both rear tyre treads low,rear brake pads low,

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

Pass 1 May 2009 24,086 miles

Advise,chipped windscreen,chip n\s\f tyre,nail n\s\r tyre,both rear tyre treads low,rear brake pads low,

Pass 15 May 2008 17,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

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

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