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DU53 FVW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,318 mi
Last recorded152,318 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 152,318 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not fully returning

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 123,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both steel brake pipes near chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2009 78,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 61,310 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,328 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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DU53 FVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU53 FVW, 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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DU53 FVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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