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DV53 BWF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,911 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,534 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

play in offside steering arm

rear brake discs worn close to limits

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,810 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,962 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,816 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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DV53 BWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV53 BWF, 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 DV53 BWF registered?

DV53 BWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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