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RF53 GNJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 121,036 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2017 98,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 93,095 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 87,401 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,220 miles

centre exhaust mount weak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 74,220 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount weak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,773 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)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,350 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,364 miles

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

nearside & offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,808 miles

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

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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RF53 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 GNJ, 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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RF53 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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