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VF03 FKT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,887 mi
Last recorded156,887 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 156,887 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 156,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 141,462 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 141,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 127,850 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 127,850 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 109,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,804 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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

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

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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VF03 FKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VF03 FKT, 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 VF03 FKT registered?

VF03 FKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for VF03 FKT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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