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PO53 ZMV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,984 mi
Last recorded117,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 ZMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r brake slighly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads worn close too the legal limit

slight play in o.s.f ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o.s.r tyre low tread and cracking too sidewall

rear pads worn close too the legal limit

slight play in o.s.f ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,583 miles

offside rear tyre parished on sidewalls

Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre parished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2011 90,894 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 90,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,387 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rackend

Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,387 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Slight play in offside front steering rackend

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s and n/s rear hub bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,433 miles

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

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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PO53 ZMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO53 ZMV, 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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PO53 ZMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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