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SD53 FHT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,976 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,359 miles

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

Exhaust supported by wire

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountings broken held up by wire

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,036 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN AT EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT ON TREAD.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE,215/55ZR16W

SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING RACK OFFSIDE.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 FHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

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

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