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YT05 EFC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,816 mi
Last recorded75,816 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 73,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,035 miles

coolant leak

Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,283 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 60,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,454 miles

knock in steering rack

tyre chafe marks on inner wings

Fail 1 Oct 2021 57,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

knock in steering rack

tyre chafe marks on inner wings

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,552 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 55,540 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers little smeary

Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,032 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,032 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,990 miles

slight play in both tie rod ends

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking badly

Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,584 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking badly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,005 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YT05 EFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT05 EFC, 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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YT05 EFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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