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RF05 HVX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s , n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high front both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,438 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox front-side mounting to cradle worn ()

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s inner joints has minor play ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,731 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer door mirror housing damaged but still secure

Fail 3 Jan 2023 84,731 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer door mirror housing damaged but still secure

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,351 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 80,340 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,057 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,055 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 44,282 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 44,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread /wearing on inner edge and close to its limit

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,662 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on inner edge

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,160 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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RF05 HVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF05 HVX, 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 RF05 HVX registered?

RF05 HVX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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