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VE53 HWN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,332 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 134,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases No backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear + beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear + beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,063 miles

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

Front Tyres Wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Front Tyres Wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Jun 2015 119,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,891 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 14 Apr 2014 115,889 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake has a slight bind

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,683 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering slight notchy, when turned

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 85,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,613 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,613 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,544 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 71,514 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,240 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,244 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,093 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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