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SD53 FEV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,529 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

both rears and n/s/f brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding also pads low (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres out of shape

both rears and n/s/f brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,500 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insercure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 56,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge ()

Pass 22 Oct 2017 49,220 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2017 49,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 36,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,362 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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SD53 FEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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The MOT history for SD53 FEV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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