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BJ04 UTL

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,243 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/ wiper blade deteriated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/ wiper blade deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,971 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear section support rubber perished

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly lipped and corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,291 miles

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

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

power steering rack has slight weep

Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,291 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering rack has slight weep

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted over outer side sills restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,541 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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BJ04 UTL is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ04 UTL, 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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BJ04 UTL is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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