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MA53 OSM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,213 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,447 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box outer layers corroded

nearside front brake disc scored inside

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S exhaust back box corroded.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,966 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers poor

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs slightly worn

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 72,966 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers poor

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,444 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside shock absorber very slightly showing signs off leakage

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MA53 OSM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA53 OSM, 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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MA53 OSM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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