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SY53 WCO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded exhaust deteriorating

some play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corroded exhaust deteriorating

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

some play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 83,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,885 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,885 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,528 miles

3 Exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still adequatley supported

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Osf brake hose has retaining clip missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 Exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still adequatley supported

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Osf brake hose has retaining clip missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,527 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,599 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,812 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front discs liped and pitted on inner faces

Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front discs liped and pitted on inner faces

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,745 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel filter corroded - not leaking

hand brake lever notchy/clicky

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,802 miles

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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SY53 WCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 SY53 WCO, 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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SY53 WCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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