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MW53 UZH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,104 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,321 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,802 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,523 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,278 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,319 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 UZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UZH, 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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What year was MW53 UZH registered?

MW53 UZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MW53 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 UZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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