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BAZ 2287

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,536 mi
Last recorded123,536 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2287
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 123,536 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,103 miles

surface corrosion to front subframe o/s

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,161 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear inner exhaust mounts badly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2022 113,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABOVE FUEL TANK/SUBFRAME..unable to see full extent (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,655 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

parking brake travel getting long

Fail 16 Nov 2021 109,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

parking brake travel getting long

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,491 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres worn,cracked and perished

front discs corroded

play in both inner rack joints

rear discs and pads lipped and worn

secondary bonnet latch partially siezed

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and o/s rear tyres worn,cracked and perished

front discs corroded

play in both inner rack joints

rear discs and pads lipped and worn

secondary bonnet latch partially siezed

Pass 22 May 2019 99,270 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 92,837 miles

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front subframe o/s

n/s number plate light innop

rear discs lipped and worn

Fail 30 May 2018 92,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front subframe o/s

n/s number plate light innop

rear discs lipped and worn

Pass 16 May 2017 89,304 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 89,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,058 miles

both headlamps heavily dulled

o/s/rear secondary sidelight innop

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 78,945 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers not working on first setting or parking correctly

Fail 20 May 2015 78,936 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers not working on first setting or parking correctly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,146 miles

corrosion discs

oil leak

play front tie-rods

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,811 miles

exhaust centre pipe rear mount corroded away but exhaust still supported

o.s.r exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak o.s engine bay area

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,811 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe rear mount corroded away but exhaust still supported

o.s.r exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak o.s engine bay area

Pass 22 May 2012 61,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet safety catch stiff

exhaust centre and tailboxes in poor condition

n.s mirror trim missing

Fail 22 May 2012 61,868 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet safety catch stiff

exhaust centre and tailboxes in poor condition

n.s mirror trim missing

Pass 28 May 2011 56,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 56,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,503 miles

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 24 Apr 2009 43,555 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Large wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2008 34,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,048 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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BAZ 2287 is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAZ 2287, 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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BAZ 2287 is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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