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ST05 BYF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play on both inner track rods

Fail 26 Feb 2019

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip no longer secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at rear bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,995 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,075 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 58,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres cracking within tread -205/45 zr17 88W

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged -205/45 zr17 88W

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished/cracking within tread -205/45 zr17 88W

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 55,976 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake imbalance 23% (MIN 25%)

Handbrake efficiency 16% (MIN 15%)

Slight bind at nearside front.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,605 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 51,596 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread perishing (no canvas showing)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,710 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY PITTED/CORRODED

Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

front brake discs corroaded on inner face

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,599 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroaded on inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,129 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre close to warning bands [4'5mm of tread left]

Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,494 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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ST05 BYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST05 BYF, 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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ST05 BYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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