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MW05 MAR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 MAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 61,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 58,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,095 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 56,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 53,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,846 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,790 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2019 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,566 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,566 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,198 miles

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,258 miles

Front brake disc's inner braking surface in a very poor condition

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,958 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Dents in o/s body, Tracking check, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,809 miles

Full brake inspection, Chips in front screen.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,657 miles

STRONGLY ADV, Front tyres on 1.6mm tread depth,worn inside edges,cracks in tread, Rear tyres aged and cracks in tread, Full brake inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,609 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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MW05 MAR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MW05 MAR, 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 MW05 MAR registered?

MW05 MAR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 MAR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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