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BJ55 ZVS

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,022 miles

All 4 tyres are worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 51,069 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,813 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,819 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,168 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,224 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner and outer edge

front wipers smeering slightly

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 ZVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVS, 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 BJ55 ZVS registered?

BJ55 ZVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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