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SA53 JXE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,427 mi
Last recorded147,427 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 JXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 147,427 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 144,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 138,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 132,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 124,778 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,657 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,123 miles

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%

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,944 miles

Slight play in track rod ball joint on both front

Slight stone chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2008 69,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,694 miles

front discs lipped

osr shock absorber weaping

rear discs scored

rear silencer corroded

very strong advise all tyres on legal limmit

Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,934 miles

Nearside 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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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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