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DE53 GKC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,671 mi
Last recorded163,671 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,671 miles

EML

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 159,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,473 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 152,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.10m-1, Mean reading 4.10m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 150,948 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 150,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres distorted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,197 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 131,780 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,296 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,477 miles

front disc's

o/s/f brake pipe

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,477 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

front disc's

o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 737,113 miles

both front tyres just legal on inner edges 1.6 mm borderline

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion ono/sexhaust rear box

Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 71,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 69,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,347 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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DE53 GKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE53 GKC, 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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DE53 GKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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