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DG53 RXD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 136,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 136,829 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 129,195 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 121,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,508 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,220 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 106,997 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Unable to test brakes, due to corroded brake pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 95,745 miles

front to rear & o/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges close to legal limit &^ bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outer edges bald inner edge & close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit & outer side wall has acut not deep enough to reach cords

offside )rack gaitor) power steering component has aslight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,626 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split on edges

front to rear & o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outter edges & close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre outter side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords & wearing inner & outter edges & close to wear indicators

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs starting to corrode inner faces

both front wiper blades split on edges

engine managment light on

exhaust blowing slightly front down pipe

front to rear & o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outter edges & close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre outter side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords & wearing inner & outter edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,766 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust support broken but system adequately supported

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 18 Aug 2012 85,761 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust support broken but system adequately supported

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake imbalance high at 22%

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake imbalance high at 22%

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,800 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,800 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

off side front tyre inner wall damaged

off side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 39,196 miles

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

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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DG53 RXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG53 RXD, 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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DG53 RXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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