MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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)
rear brake pipes starting to rust
slight play in o/s/r = n/s/r top axle arm bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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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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