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SG53 ZDP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 95,356 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 91,565 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust shield not supported properly

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 75,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,129 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 12,129 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front wipers starting to smear

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 ZDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDP, 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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SG53 ZDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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