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MA05 YJR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,306 mi
Last recorded72,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 YJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,306 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,469 miles

Front wiper blades rubbers are splitting at their ends (8.2.2)

Lower engine mounting bush has excessive movement present (6.1D.1a)

Nearside Front steering track rod ball joint(s)/bearings are worn (2.2B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,123 miles

(2.2A.1b)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2A.1b)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod end ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 28%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service and or repairs

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is damaged and indicates that it is ready for renewal

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.60mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.85mm

(6.1D.1a)The front lower engine mounting bush has excessive displacement present

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 21 Feb 2015 62,032 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

(2.2A.1b)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2A.1b)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack track rod end ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 28%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service and or repairs

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is damaged and indicates that it is ready for renewal

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.60mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.85mm

(6.1D.1a)The front lower engine mounting bush has excessive displacement present

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,714 miles

(2.2B.1b)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1b)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,724 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,027 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 36,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,314 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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MA05 YJR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA05 YJR, 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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MA05 YJR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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