MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres slightly scrubbed
Nearside rear upper stop and tail lamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both steering tie rods
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres slightly scrubbed
Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken
Nearside rear upper stop and tail lamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both steering tie rods
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake pad wire is broken.
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight wear in both steering tie rod joints.
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake pad wire is broken.
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight wear in both steering tie rod joints.
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight movement in both steering tie rod joints.
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight movement in both steering tie rod joints.
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
front tyres, tread scrubbed on inner
play in offside steering tie rod
rear tyres, tread scrubbed on inner
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
front tyres, tread scrubbed on inner
play in offside steering tie rod
rear tyres, tread scrubbed on inner
Nail in nearside front tyre
slight play in offside steering tie rod
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
exhaust heat shield insecure
slight play in offside steering tie rod
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs wearing thin
nsf foglight inoperative
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield insecure at rear
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield insecure at rear
front brake discs wearing thin
nsf foglight inoperative
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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VA03 EFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 VA03 EFZ, 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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VA03 EFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.
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