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SF05 WZJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 105,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule where flexi meets calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front abs rings corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, feeding flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,661 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,552 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 59,773 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,988 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 51,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,626 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking(not exposing tread)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres tread splitting (not exposing cords)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,968 miles

rear tyres tread splitting (not exposing cords)

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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SF05 WZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF05 WZJ, 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 SF05 WZJ registered?

SF05 WZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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