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S14 CLS

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,773 mi
Last recorded129,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 CLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2017 129,773 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,297 miles

Front brake discs very worn and corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread getting a little low

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs very worn and corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread getting a little low

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside,offside rear and centre metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside,offside rear and centre metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,951 miles

Centre brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

rear brake pads worn close to limit

deep cut in side wall o/s front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 104,842 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

rear brake pads worn close to limit

deep cut in side wall o/s front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bonnet safety catch siezed

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge close to limit

slight binding o/s rear brake

steering sensor wiring chaffing on drive shaft

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,466 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 38,417 miles

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

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

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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S14 CLS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S14 CLS, 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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S14 CLS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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