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PN53 ZGK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,811 mi
Last recorded205,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ZGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 205,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2018 205,652 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning more than half of the rear central brake light is inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible front headlights are fitted with hid bulbs which are not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 192,331 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 177,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 165,630 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 165,625 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 146,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 130,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 117,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 117,859 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front disc faces corroded

n/s/r fog light in-op

Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front disc faces corroded

n/s/r fog light in-op

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,530 miles

note that there is 4 small blue flashing led lights on front lower grill.checked mot manual and cant find any reason for failing them. so passed and advised.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,497 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 ZGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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