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VF03 FLJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,323 mi
Last recorded38,323 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,323 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,537 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp cover going opaque

Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,536 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s headlamp cover going opaque

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,597 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)

Pass 15 May 2008 24,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 22,264 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 FLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF03 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

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

Is VF03 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 FLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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