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DU53 YUX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full insdpection

Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full insdpection

Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,610 miles

car smokes on first start up

general engine oil leaks

n/s inner c.v boot split

signs of grease to the o/s f outer c.v boot

some corrosion to the inner face of the front brake discs

some corrosion to the n/s/r brake pipe

some damage to the front exhaust flex

the front exhaust mount is missing but does not effect the exhaust security

the n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,595 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car smokes on first start up

general engine oil leaks

n/s inner c.v boot split

signs of grease to the o/s f outer c.v boot

some corrosion to the inner face of the front brake discs

some corrosion to the n/s/r brake pipe

some damage to the front exhaust flex

the front exhaust mount is missing but does not effect the exhaust security

the n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,400 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad wear light comes on.

engine management light on.

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount missing/broken(exhaust still supported)

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

oil leaks

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad wear light comes on.

engine management light on.

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount missing/broken(exhaust still supported)

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f inner of steering arm.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,325 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on.

front exhaust mounting corroded and half missing.

o/s wiper blade started to split.

o/s/r exhaust clamp corroded and cracked.

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on.

front exhaust mounting corroded and half missing.

o/s wiper blade started to split.

o/s/r exhaust clamp corroded and cracked.

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces.

o/s engine mounting bolts look loose

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,042 miles

brake fluid not on max mark

front brake pads worn and brake discs lipped

front exhaust bracket missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear numberplate starting to de laminate

slight wear to n/s steering rack

some wear to front exhaust flexi

some wear to rear brake pads and brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,052 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 28,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DU53 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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