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KR53 LWX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,487 mi
Last recorded211,487 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 211,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Screen has a crack not effecting the drivers view

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 198,172 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 180,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 172,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 158,986 miles

o/s/front lower body trim damaged

play in o/s rack side rod

Pass 2 Nov 2012 141,791 miles

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

nearside rear suspension, top arm outer joint worn

offside rear suspension,top arm outer joint worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 141,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage,lower ball joint worn

nearside rear suspension, top arm outer joint worn

offside rear suspension,top arm outer joint worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 123,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,977 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,568 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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KR53 LWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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