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BF04 FAM

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,655 mi
Last recorded71,655 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,924 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,350 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,708 miles

Exhaust mounting broken at front.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,708 miles

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

Exhaust mounting broken at front.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,805 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,486 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,161 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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BF04 FAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF04 FAM, 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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BF04 FAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BF04 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 FAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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