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BD05 YFB

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,984 mi
Last recorded122,984 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 122,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 109,531 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,246 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 95,241 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,331 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,651 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,443 miles

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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BD05 YFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 BD05 YFB, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD05 YFB is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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