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PJ05 XXB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,112 mi
Last recorded76,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 76,112 miles

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust box bent

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,122 miles

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 72,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Drivers internal door handle insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight distortion n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2023 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight distortion n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,542 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,069 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2019 57,390 miles

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

some play steering rack ends

Fail 2 May 2019 57,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some play steering rack ends

Pass 16 May 2018 52,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,251 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 38,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 35,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2011 22,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 18,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Fail 19 May 2010 18,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Pass 20 May 2009 14,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 14,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 11,504 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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PJ05 XXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PJ05 XXB, 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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PJ05 XXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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