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PN53 ZCJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ZCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,737 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on very inner edges and low on tread

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bar upper dust cover perished movement in upper ball joint

Offside Front metal brake pipe behind strut leg corroded no leaks at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,737 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on very inner edges and low on tread

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bar upper dust cover perished movement in upper ball joint

Offside Front metal brake pipe behind strut leg corroded no leaks at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,235 miles

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 25 Jun 2015 97,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,408 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,326 miles

E.M.L.on perman.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shield insecure and reasting on exhaust.

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,186 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,678 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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PN53 ZCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN53 ZCJ, 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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PN53 ZCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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