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MW53 TTV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,425 mi
Last recorded173,425 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 TTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 173,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2021 166,698 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 166,652 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,746 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 155,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 153,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,975 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in rack end

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,979 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,979 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in rear axle

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,048 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,162 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to test centre rear seat belt [fridge fitted]

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 TTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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