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MJ53 WXC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 148,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheld loose

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

can not inspect lower body sills because of plastic covers.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 131,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

can not inspect lower body sills because of plastic covers.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,291 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 114,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,834 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,194 miles

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

offside outer washer jet inoperative

slight play from offside tie rod

Fail 5 Jan 2007 50,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer washer jet inoperative

slight play from offside tie rod

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 WXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WXC, 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 MJ53 WXC registered?

MJ53 WXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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