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YS05 MDZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 MDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dot code is from 2011 and cracking throughout the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 37,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dot code is from 2011 and cracking throughout the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,512 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,691 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,407 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2018 32,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 31,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2016 29,918 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,274 miles

Engine coolant below minimum level

Inner steering rack joints have play

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Engine coolant below minimum level

Inner steering rack joints have play

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2014 26,297 miles

both rear tyres cracking within tread area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 21,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,171 miles

front brakes are binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre has minor cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre has minor cuts in tread.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 13,171 miles

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

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

front brakes are binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre has minor cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre has minor cuts and a nail in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,620 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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YS05 MDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS05 MDZ, 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 YS05 MDZ registered?

YS05 MDZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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