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DY53 LZL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 176,153 miles

advise oil leaks

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2014 164,580 miles

both inner rack ends worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 164,565 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both inner rack ends worn

Pass 12 Oct 2013 144,588 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 144,574 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,944 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 119,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,149 miles

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

Both front and rear brake discsare worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,887 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,190 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,605 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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DY53 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY53 LZL, 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 DY53 LZL registered?

DY53 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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