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SD53 FHX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,677 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 136,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 109,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 103,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,444 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,352 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,435 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,542 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible 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 FHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

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

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