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MV53 OXM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2013 127,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 127,748 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop not all segments working but more tham 5o%

very slight movement o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,648 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 121,648 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 113,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 107,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 95,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 95,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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 OXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OXM, 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

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What year was MV53 OXM registered?

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

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