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ML53 ZRJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,058 mi
Last recorded225,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 225,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 207,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 197,665 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlight has condensation inside

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 188,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount intermittently noisey

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 188,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front top mount intermittently noisey

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 181,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 181,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 172,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs slightly corroded

slight play in both rack side arms

Fail 16 Dec 2014 172,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust first skin corroded

slight play in both rack side arms

Pass 31 Dec 2013 162,720 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack side arms

Fail 31 Dec 2013 162,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack side arms

Pass 10 Jan 2013 151,044 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear silencer deteriorating

thermostat?

Pass 4 Jan 2012 138,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn thin inside edges - advise wheel alignment

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,098 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is feathering on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,307 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 77,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,699 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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ML53 ZRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ML53 ZRJ, 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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ML53 ZRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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