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SG53 FJJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,896 mi
Last recorded215,896 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 FJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 215,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 183,964 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 150,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 115,037 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)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 115,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 103,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,016 miles

slight wear in both steering tie rods.

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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SG53 FJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG53 FJJ, 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 SG53 FJJ registered?

SG53 FJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 FJJ safe to buy?

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