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ME53 ANX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

209,139 mi
Last recorded209,139 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 ANX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 209,139 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 201,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 201,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 173,324 miles

Centre section of exhaust has mounting insecure, weld snapped

Fail 15 Nov 2012 173,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre section of exhaust has mounting insecure, weld snapped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF top mount has slight noise when under load

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 169,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Advise both front wipers split.

Advise brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 151,631 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 151,631 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 117,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,091 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 107,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 95,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 77,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,654 miles

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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ME53 ANX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ME53 ANX, 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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ME53 ANX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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