MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 !!!
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 !!!
Oil leak ()
engine cover & under tray fitted
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aux belt vibrating badly posible faulty tensioner
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
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in front steering rack
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LY53 MFZ registered?
LY53 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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