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BF53 MXC

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,823 mi
Last recorded206,823 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 206,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 193,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 178,698 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 2 Oct 2012 178,695 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2011 167,576 miles

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

both inner steering rack joints have play

centre exhaust bracket bent

centre exhaust heat shield ripped away

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 167,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both inner steering rack joints have play

centre exhaust bracket bent

centre exhaust heat shield ripped away

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 155,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front inner cv boot badly split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 155,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front inner cv boot badly split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 137,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2008 125,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 125,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,021 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 107,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BF53 MXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF53 MXC, 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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What year was BF53 MXC registered?

BF53 MXC is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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