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CX53 TLZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,073 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil low - plastic sill covers - rear inner sills start of corrosion - rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,601 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sealer used (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil low - plastic sill covers - rear inner sills start of corrosion - rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,246 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil down - start of corrosion rear chassis leg ,off side rear spring ,off side front metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,427 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,597 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box's outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box's outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,667 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,170 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe hanger weak

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe hanger weak

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,725 miles

slight play at rear o/s and n/s wheels

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play at rear o/s and n/s wheels

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,930 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,890 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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CX53 TLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CX53 TLZ, 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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CX53 TLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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