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VE03 WDS

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 137,544 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

front exhaust pipe flexi pipe corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside rear shock weak and damp

Fail 21 Jul 2016 137,544 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner and outer ( Boomerang arms ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner and outer ( Boomerang arms ) (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

front exhaust pipe flexi pipe corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside rear shock weak and damp

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,857 miles

front and rear suspension modified

Fail 6 Jul 2015 126,857 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front and rear suspension modified

Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,600 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,982 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,023 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f inner c.v boot splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s rear tyre on 2mm.

o/s wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,989 miles

windscreen washers weak operation but clear screen.

Pass 28 May 2008 48,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,716 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 36,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,143 miles

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 WDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE03 WDS, 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 VE03 WDS registered?

VE03 WDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is VE03 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 WDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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