MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s front fog lamp inop
rear lambda wires incomplete
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
brake pad lamp on
engine lamp on
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad lamp on
engine lamp on
n/s front fog lamp inop
rear lambda wires incomplete
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad lamp on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad lamp on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light displaying
slight dampness on n/s/r shock absorber
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f
o/s/f inner cvboot split
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light displaying
heavy corrosion n/s/f and n/s/r coil springs
n/s/r sidelight inop top
n/s/r top brake light inop dim
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f
o/s/f inner cvboot split
slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link
very slight play in both sides of steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link
very slight play in both sides of steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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RG53 FJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 RG53 FJO, 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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RG53 FJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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