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SD53 EZC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,165 mi
Last recorded139,165 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 EZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,329 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 133,329 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 128,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,668 miles

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 123,668 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,677 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,677 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 108,013 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,860 miles

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

Offside front headlamp has ingress of water

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,324 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,731 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,221 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front inner steering arm joints showing small amount of play,(not too excess)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey,(not too excess)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,010 miles

Front wiper blades juddering

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,499 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 29,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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SD53 EZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD53 EZC, 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 SD53 EZC registered?

SD53 EZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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