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MJ55 WXK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,981 mi
Last recorded58,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 WXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to step on inner

Fail 10 Jul 2018 58,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to step on inner

Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,691 miles

Engine noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 45,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,156 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 38,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,528 miles

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

inspection lamp on

washer aim poor

wipers slighty smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,170 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,695 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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MJ55 WXK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ55 WXK, 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 MJ55 WXK registered?

MJ55 WXK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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