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MW05 PHF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 PHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 15,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 96,742 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f screen blade smears screen slightly

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,182 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 62,181 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,237 miles

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

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 PHF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MW05 PHF, 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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MW05 PHF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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