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MT05 VXF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,062 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre heat shield insecure

rear exhaust box has a support bracket broken

slight play in front suspension top mounts both sides

Fail 25 Feb 2020 88,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust box has a support bracket broken

slight play in front suspension top mounts both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,810 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play in track rods

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,777 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play in track rods

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,976 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,289 miles

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

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

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

tested wet

Fail 8 Feb 2014 56,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

tested wet

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,660 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,856 miles

front discs are worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,852 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 22,852 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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MT05 VXF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT05 VXF, 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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MT05 VXF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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