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VE53 ACX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ACX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 151,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wiper torn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 145,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights deterioated

o/s/f brake pad slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tail light damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2016 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking at caliper bolt (3.6.A.1)

both front headlights deterioated

o/s/f brake pad slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tail light damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 133,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,914 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,506 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 121,499 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,082 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 88,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2008 80,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,797 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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VE53 ACX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VE53 ACX, 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 VE53 ACX registered?

VE53 ACX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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