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WR05 FGZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 54,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 54,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 51,170 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 48,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front top mount noisy

Pass 19 May 2022 45,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant hoses on back of engine block appear to be leaking

Pass 18 May 2021 43,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 43,299 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 42,538 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 42,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 9 May 2018 41,506 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,079 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2016 39,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 34,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 31,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,302 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,304 miles

nsr tyre wearing low in places

Pass 6 May 2009 22,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,346 miles

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

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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WR05 FGZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WR05 FGZ, 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 WR05 FGZ registered?

WR05 FGZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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