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BJ05 YFG

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,206 mi
Last recorded154,206 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 154,206 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 154,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 146,959 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres - edges wearing thin

o/s + n/s rear flasher bulbs fading

rear exhaust mounting parted - advise attention

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,377 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 127,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 127,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,852 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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 119,803 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 110,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to bodywork

front number plate discolouring

spring missing from offside rear caliper

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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BJ05 YFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ05 YFG, 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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What year was BJ05 YFG registered?

BJ05 YFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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