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CX53 TWW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,900 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,532 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,338 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,338 miles

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

Front brake pads 60-70% worn approx.

N/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge - close to legal limit. Cuts around inner band of tread.

N/s/r & o/s/r top suspension bushes worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/ & n/s steering track rods worn.

O/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge - close to legal limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight front brake inbalance.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise ehaust heat sheild inscure

advise n/s/r and os/r seat belts not checked as child seats fitted at time of test

advise theese items corrected prior to test being carried out engine coolant topped up,engine oil topped up and screen washers topped up

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise ehaust heat sheild inscure

advise n/s/r and os/r seat belts not checked as child seats fitted at time of test

advise theese items corrected prior to test being carried out engine coolant topped up,engine oil topped up and screen washers topped up

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,779 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to below 1.6mm.but ok for mot at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,415 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,482 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 30,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,690 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 TWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX53 TWW, 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 TWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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