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MJ53 DAD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,592 mi
Last recorded166,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 DAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 166,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 158,603 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 158,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 146,337 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Jun 2013 135,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,974 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,966 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,313 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,958 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 85,958 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,283 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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MJ53 DAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ53 DAD, 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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MJ53 DAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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