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Vauxhall Tigra

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

M5 LCUMOT history

M5 LCU is a black petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

M5 LCU black Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,947 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LCU was last recorded at 70,947 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,218 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,947 miles
  • 2024 – 70,218 miles
  • 2023 – 65,598 miles
  • 2022 – 64,319 miles
  • 2021 – 53,701 miles
  • 2020 – 51,757 miles
  • 2019 – 45,709 miles
  • 2017 – 45,569 miles
  • 2016 – 43,123 miles
  • 2015 – 40,741 miles
  • 2014 – 36,718 miles
  • 2013 – 32,489 miles
  • 2012 – 25,168 miles
  • 2011 – 19,258 miles
  • 2010 – 17,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    682367653985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,947 miles (+729)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    519360889012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture INSECURE RUBBING ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,218 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    841612674476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,878 miles (+4,280)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    624619776129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,598 miles (+1,279)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    411346608649
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,319 miles (+10,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,319 miles
    Test number
    809481944137
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,701 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    747306122321
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,757 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,757 miles
    Test number
    584931348412
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated

  9. Fail51,756 miles (+6,047)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    932338881311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated

  10. Pass45,709 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    148208369250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass45,569 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    111175114044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail45,539 miles (+2,416)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    794431343341
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass43,123 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    788221252793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,741 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    818634405131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass36,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    645555104144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,718 miles (+4,229)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    566905704136
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass32,489 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    749553603105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,168 miles (+5,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,168 miles
    Test number
    147034672402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass19,258 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,258 miles
    Test number
    718333671036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,600 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    760840900338
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about M5 LCU

Does M5 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LCU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 LCU?
The MOT on M5 LCU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LCU done?
M5 LCU was recorded at 70,947 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has M5 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M5 LCU find?
M5 LCU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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