MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight chip to windscreen
slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes
slight corrosion to subframes
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight chip to windscreen
slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes
slight corrosion to subframes
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside inner drive shaft boot torn and leaking grease
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrules
slight corrosion to subframes,steering and suspension components
two exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still adequately supported
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside inner drive shaft boot torn and leaking grease
power steering fluid leaking from steering rack boots but i am unable to determine if a seal has failed or if it is just seapage gathering in the boots . pass advise
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrules
slight corrosion to subframes,steering and suspension components
two exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is still adequately supported
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in steering rack
exhaust flexible pipe signs of age
front brake discs lipped
front lower arm bushes perishing
front tyres getting low
rear number plate discolouring
various marks in swept area of windscreen
wipers not clearing screen 100%
Slight play in track rod ball joint on both front
Slight stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in track rod ball joint on both front
Slight stone chip to windscreen
front discs lipped
osr shock absorber weaping
rear discs scored
rear silencer corroded
very strong advise all tyres on legal limmit
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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SA53 JXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SA53 JXE, 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 JXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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