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VE53 AKF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,736 mi
Last recorded109,736 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 AKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 109,736 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 May 2017 105,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,541 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 83,541 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,856 miles

Slight play in steering rack ns & os outer joints

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,625 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,288 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 64,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,663 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,984 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,989 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 AKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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