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BG54 YVU

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

226,488 mi
Last recorded226,488 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 226,488 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2014 225,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 225,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 224,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 222,940 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 21 Feb 2012 222,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 218,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 218,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 210,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light stays on

Pass 18 Mar 2010 210,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light stays on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 207,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 171,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 171,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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BG54 YVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG54 YVU, 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 BG54 YVU registered?

BG54 YVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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