CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT03 XWD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,268 mi
Last recorded140,268 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,447 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 133,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and centre (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both headlights are heavilly deteriorated on the lenses affecting the beam patterns

Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlights are heavilly deteriorated on the lenses affecting the beam patterns

Fail 24 Jan 2017 122,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,062 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,823 miles

Both rear tyres cracked, perished and worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,823 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked, perished and worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,958 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 105,956 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,923 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 88,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spanner warning lamp on dash, engine cut out during emmisions test, cleaned throttle housing and electrical connections to fuel pressure sensor. Topped up engine oil, was on minimum.

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe and offside front brake pipe

some dammage to offside front tyre side wall, wear on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 75,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 50,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,191 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
Full Vauxhall Signum reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT03 XWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MT03 XWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT03 XWD?

You can check the full history of MT03 XWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT03 XWD registered?

MT03 XWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is MT03 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 XWD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT03 XWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT03 XWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.