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BD54 DXU

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 134,986 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 134,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 125,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 116,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 116,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wear in both track rods

Pass 2 Oct 2010 108,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,997 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,673 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

unable to see outer sills due to lower body kit(moulding) fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,001 miles

ADVIZE --- SLIGHT DISCOLOURING OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ADVIZE --- SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK ASSEMBLEY

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

Offside 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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BD54 DXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD54 DXU, 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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BD54 DXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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