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CW51 JCW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 JCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,061 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 61,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (floor pan area) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,945 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,264 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,022 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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CW51 JCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CW51 JCW, 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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What year was CW51 JCW registered?

CW51 JCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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