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BG55 CZV

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,360 mi
Last recorded128,360 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned secondary stop light in operation (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away but still supported by the other mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 118,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away but still supported by the other mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,729 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Fuel filter area damp, no sign of leak. Chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel filter area damp, no sign of leak. Chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside front tyre perishing and worn heavily on edges of tread (Recommend attention soon, benefit of doubt given). Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,763 miles

rear tyres perishing between treads

Fail 19 Nov 2016 99,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,365 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM WORN

O/S/F TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,365 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM WORN

O/S/F TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,652 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,675 miles

advise front tyres worn on edge

brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,674 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front tyres worn on edge

brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Headlamp beam left and right adjuster poor just within limits.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs bit worn.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 68,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S Headlamp beam left and right adjuster poor just within limits.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs bit worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,944 miles

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

Hand brake bit high

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

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

O/s inner drive shaft boot slight torn?sign of a weep.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,518 miles

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

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

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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BG55 CZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 BG55 CZV, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG55 CZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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