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LR53 ZPF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ZPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 164,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 4 Mar 2023 162,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 5 Mar 2022 161,008 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 26 Feb 2021 157,885 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,357 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 139,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 75,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 68,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 60,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,526 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 48,218 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,452 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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LR53 ZPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LR53 ZPF, 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 LR53 ZPF registered?

LR53 ZPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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