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MA53 TCV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 TCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front cracked around tread

exhaust heat shields

Fail 28 Jun 2019 102,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front cracked around tread

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields

Pass 24 May 2018 977,000 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side walls

Nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes corroded

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked on edges ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to checked rear seat belts - seats folded down

Fail 17 May 2018 97,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side walls

Nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes corroded

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked on edges ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to checked rear seat belts - seats folded down

Pass 13 May 2017 90,821 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 90,821 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in upper bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 83,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering has play in an inner rack joint

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre rubber splitting between treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,643 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,429 miles

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 67,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 58,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,778 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 41,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MA53 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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