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MW53 FGC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,167 mi
Last recorded160,167 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 160,167 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016
Fail 8 Dec 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015
Fail 5 Dec 2015

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 169,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 152,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

osf middle driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,316 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 124,732 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 124,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 100,353 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,860 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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MW53 FGC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 FGC, 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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MW53 FGC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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