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WF05 EPX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 EPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,349 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,349 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,615 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 103,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,757 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,869 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,869 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,108 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,753 miles

ADVISE:ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM TOPPED UP 1LTR PRIOR TO TEST

Advise:coolant strength weak & level requires topping up

Advise:excess play n/s/f & o/s/f steering inner tie rod joints

Advise:n/s/f dip beam slightly reduced strength (suspect bulb detioration)

Advise:o/s/r shock absorber appears to have been leaking in the past

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 56,666 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

ADVISE:ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM TOPPED UP 1LTR PRIOR TO TEST

Advise:coolant strength weak & level requires topping up

Advise:excess play n/s/f & o/s/f steering inner tie rod joints

Advise:n/s/f dip beam slightly reduced strength (suspect bulb detioration)

Advise:o/s/r shock absorber appears to have been leaking in the past

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,166 miles

Advise:coolant strength appears to be weak

Advise:slight play in both front inner steering tie rods

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,669 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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WF05 EPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WF05 EPX, 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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WF05 EPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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