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RG53 FJO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,171 mi
Last recorded177,171 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 177,171 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 177,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 150,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 150,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,383 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 119,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,115 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

very slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,234 miles

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?

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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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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What year was RG53 FJO registered?

RG53 FJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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