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MH05 CEJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,567 mi
Last recorded103,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 CEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 103,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017
Fail 17 Jul 2017

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,645 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,900 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,859 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,271 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,093 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 21,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MH05 CEJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MH05 CEJ, 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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MH05 CEJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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