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SD53 FFM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,828 mi
Last recorded116,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 116,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,435 miles

steering rack has play

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

steering rack has play

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,849 miles

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

Heat has been applied to both steering arms (Borderline fail)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heat has been applied to both steering arms (Borderline fail)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,844 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,407 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside.

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,407 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,337 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,621 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 46,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,155 miles

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

Offside 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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SD53 FFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

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

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