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VE53 RXW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,041 mi
Last recorded75,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 RXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,041 miles

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

front number plate is cracked,but still readable.

offside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,041 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked,but still readable.

offside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,845 miles

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

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

hazard switch sticky

sills have covers fitted

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,040 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 47,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,531 miles

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

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

brake pipes front-rear rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,741 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 RXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

VE53 RXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is VE53 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 RXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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