MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
tyres size different front to rear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
tyres size different front to rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
front bumper & o/s. wing accident damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front fog lamp not working and full of water.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.
Tailpipe outer skin corroded.
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front fog lamp not working.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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CU53 YTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 CU53 YTC, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CU53 YTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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