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BF17 GFU

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 129,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 129,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 121,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front shock corroded top of cup (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre outer wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre outer wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 121,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front disc (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside front shock corroded top of cup (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre outer wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre outer wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,508 miles

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

Nearside Inner driveshaft rubber boot leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,153 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BF17 GFU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 57,086 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 Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF17 GFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF17 GFU registered?

BF17 GFU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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