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BF54 RPV

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,839 mi
Last recorded115,839 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,656 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,510 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

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

e/m light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,646 miles

NSF brake pad wear indicator wire broken

coolant level low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,047 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)

both front tyres excessivley worn (bold) on inner edges recommend replacment and tracking

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres excessivley worn (bold) on inner edges recommend replacment and tracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,722 miles

Rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Rear brake pads worn very thin- unable to measure for failure criteria

Fail 13 Oct 2010 89,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Rear brake pads worn very thin- unable to measure for failure criteria

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 83,330 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,104 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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BF54 RPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF54 RPV, 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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BF54 RPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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