MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie bar steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie bar steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
both front brake pipes corroded
slight play in n/s steering arm
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
both front brake pipes corroded
slight play in n/s steering arm
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
rear exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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SH53 FFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SH53 FFW, 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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SH53 FFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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