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SA53 JFU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 JFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,210 miles

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

exhaust corred

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,617 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,035 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhast system deteriated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 76,332 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play steering arms

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,239 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven o/s/front tyre showing signs of having been run flat or low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,366 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,268 miles

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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SA53 JFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SA53 JFU, 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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SA53 JFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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