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BJ55 FCF

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 85,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 82,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,395 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 76,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,682 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,044 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,757 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 63,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,979 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,632 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,039 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,226 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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BJ55 FCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BJ55 FCF, 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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BJ55 FCF is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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