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DS03 NCN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 NCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 149,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 149,676 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 141,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

front bumper broken

Fail 30 Jan 2012 133,119 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

front bumper broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 124,509 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 142,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,041 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,427 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)

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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DS03 NCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DS03 NCN, 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 DS03 NCN registered?

DS03 NCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is DS03 NCN safe to buy?

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