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VE53 HUZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,402 mi
Last recorded195,402 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 195,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 195,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 191,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 167,339 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 144,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 144,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,606 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 106,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,827 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 72,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,810 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 HUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

VE53 HUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is VE53 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 HUZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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