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VE53 RXN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,074 mi
Last recorded209,074 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 RXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 209,074 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 209,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 200,205 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 191,191 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust support brackets corroded and insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 191,094 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust support brackets corroded and insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 172,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F HEADLIGHT MISTY

N/S/F TYRE WEARING BOLD INNER EDGE

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 172,561 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST BACK BOX SHELD DETERIATED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F HEADLIGHT MISTY

N/S/F TYRE WEARING BOLD INNER EDGE

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE AND OUTER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 153,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 138,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 125,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 152,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 152,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 120,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,116 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 RXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

VE53 RXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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