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MV53 OSD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,890 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 138,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,685 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 131,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,696 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top suspension arm inner mounting bushes just servicable

brake warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 19 Oct 2011 126,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top suspension arm inner mounting bushes just servicable.

near-side front inner drive shaft boot split.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,013 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

brake warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,195 miles

air bag light on

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Fail 8 Nov 2008 83,195 miles

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

air bag light on

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,329 miles

slight free play in nearside and offside steering rack ends (drum sticks)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,395 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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MV53 OSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV53 OSD, 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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MV53 OSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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