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YD05 DFJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,455 mi
Last recorded73,455 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,455 miles

Alternator drive belt in very poor condition

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16% minimum pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Alternator drive belt in very poor condition

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16% minimum pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,176 miles

Oil leak.

Play in the steering.

Small split in the O/S/F drop link dust cover.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 62,176 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak.

Play in the steering.

Small split in the O/S/F drop link dust cover.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake 18%

Fail 19 Jan 2019 55,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake 18%

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,025 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has sligh movement at its fixings

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Jan 2018 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has sligh movement at its fixings

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 25,295 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,221 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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YD05 DFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD05 DFJ, 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 YD05 DFJ registered?

YD05 DFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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