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MV53 VOU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,693 mi
Last recorded146,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,693 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2019 146,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 141,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,786 miles

2 x headlights deteriorated, slightly dull dip beam output....

Front 2 x discs worn and brake pads look aprox' 4mm....

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,786 miles

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

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

2 x headlights deteriorated, slightly dull dip beam output....

Front 2 x discs worn and brake pads look aprox' 4mm....

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,110 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2016 128,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear upper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,162 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,874 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated....

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated....

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,300 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

oil leak....oil is low....noticed turbo feed pipe leaking....

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,049 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspention bushes are slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,646 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 76,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,667 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 67,667 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,033 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 VOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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