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VE53 RYB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,268 mi
Last recorded200,268 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 RYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 200,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 190,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored looks like brakes have been sticking on (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints have play in them (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of certain items

exhaust back box and brackets correded

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 190,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored looks like brakes have been sticking on (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints have play in them (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of certain items

exhaust back box and brackets correded

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 180,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 168,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box correded (outer shell)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 168,712 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box correded (outer shell)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 155,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2012 155,748 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 140,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 125,547 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 125,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip on front screen

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,818 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

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

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