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LY53 DTZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 DTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,481 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,477 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Braking system leaking by rear beam and fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 139,224 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside front flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside front flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Disc pad warning light on

EML light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in the inner balljoint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front headlight is slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

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

Rear exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

item removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Nov 2015 123,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in the inner balljoint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front headlight is slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is worn on both edges

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

Rear exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

item removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,766 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt checked best as possible childs seat fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc badly corroded

nearside rear seat belt checked best as possible childs seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,498 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,058 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in o/s/r = n/s/r top axle arm bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LY53 DTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY53 DTZ, 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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LY53 DTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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