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VE03 WBF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,866 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 132,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,146 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 82,254 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,149 miles

engine noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,149 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration & c orrosion both exhaust back boxes

movement evident bothside rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 58,771 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nsr top has play

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,876 miles

o/s rear tyre inner tread uneven.saw pattern & causes noise on road..

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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VE03 WBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue 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 VE03 WBF, 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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VE03 WBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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