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SGZ 1050

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 1050
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 98,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,313 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,512 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,580 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front anti roll link slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,399 miles

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,399 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,495 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,119 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,119 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight split in o/srear tyre on sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,209 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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SGZ 1050 is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SGZ 1050, 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 SGZ 1050 registered?

SGZ 1050 is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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