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LY53 MFZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,492 mi
Last recorded151,492 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

under tray fitted.

wet test !!!

Fail 19 Feb 2018 151,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

under trays & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,401 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2017 145,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link & play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2016 132,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flaxi to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

ESP light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 121,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,720 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 116,679 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,862 miles

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

aux belt vibrating badly posible faulty tensioner

Fail 1 Nov 2010 99,550 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

aux belt vibrating badly posible faulty tensioner

Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,484 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 90,147 miles

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

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

slight play in front steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,585 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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