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SA53 JFZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 JFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both steering drum sticks slight play

ns front aroll bar rubber split

rate of increase on the rear brakes right on the limit

Pass 13 Dec 2010 101,909 miles

front brake pads near the legal limit

slight play from both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads near the legal limit

slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,641 miles

off side front and near side front inner ball joints at rack slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,058 miles

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

offside front wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,632 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 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SA53 JFZ, 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 SA53 JFZ registered?

SA53 JFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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