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AJ53 FPA

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - Rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,995 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Flexi pipe on exhaust rear

Front wipers slightly smear

Heat shield loose

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wipers slightly smear

Heat shield loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Flexi pipe on exhaust rear

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,316 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,590 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED ON N/S/R AT TIME OF TEST / SMALL RIP ON N/S/R & O/S/F TYRES OUTER WALLS / BOTH MAINLINE & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER & GETTING LOW / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BABY SEAT FITTED ON N/S/R AT TIME OF TEST / SMALL RIP ON N/S/R & O/S/F TYRES OUTER WALLS / BOTH MAINLINE & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER & GETTING LOW / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,432 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH IN TREAD / CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / REAR BOX CLAMPS MISSING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH IN TREAD / CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / REAR BOX CLAMPS MISSING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,188 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

n/s/rear tyre worne inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

n/s/rear tyre worne inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,127 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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AJ53 FPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ53 FPA, 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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What year was AJ53 FPA registered?

AJ53 FPA is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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