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ML05 FCM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 75,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,242 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play N/S INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play O/S INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1g)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split O/S (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,421 miles

both stearing rack ends have play

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,421 miles

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

both stearing rack ends have play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,568 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 38,150 miles

1 of 5 high level stop bulbs inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2011 38,150 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1 of 5 high level stop bulbs inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,852 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

Fail 28 Apr 2010 32,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,985 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,080 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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ML05 FCM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML05 FCM, 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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ML05 FCM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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