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DX53 YEK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,224 mi
Last recorded65,224 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,224 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,987 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play nearside tiebar

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,169 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,092 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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DX53 YEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol 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 DX53 YEK, 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 DX53 YEK registered?

DX53 YEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DX53 YEK safe to buy?

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