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B5 BPD

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,729 miles

Front both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 127,729 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting noisy on turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,219 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted heavily (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on edge of tread to inner side wall ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced requires attention soon (1.7.5a)

Offside Front top mount bearing noisy when turning steering lock to lock

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

dual mass flywheel knocking and noisy

rear exhaust mount corroded off still supported by other side

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension in places

Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted heavily (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on edge of tread to inner side wall ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced requires attention soon (1.7.5a)

Offside Front top mount bearing noisy when turning steering lock to lock

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

dual mass flywheel knocking and noisy

rear exhaust mount corroded off still supported by other side

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension in places

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,912 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,477 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,043 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty deterioated

rear exhuast box one hanger bracket corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 49,043 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slighty deterioated

rear exhuast box one hanger bracket corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,051 miles

surface cracks in all four tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,353 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

diesel emissions test carried but not detectable on current machiery

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,553 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,770 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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B5 BPD is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 BPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 BPD is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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