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KR53 LLJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,070 mi
Last recorded122,070 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 114,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 4 May 2019 114,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 106,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides headlamps have a reduced output

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 6 May 2017 97,339 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play on offside front rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,702 miles

N/s and o/s front anti roll bar link boots split

N/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty - futher inspection recommended

O/s front to rear brake pipe corroded - further inspection recommended

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,629 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 26,629 miles

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

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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KR53 LLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KR53 LLJ, 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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KR53 LLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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