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VF03 FNY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,192 mi
Last recorded92,192 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 92,192 miles

Carbon monoxide just met default limits after second fast idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydrocarbon just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,778 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR EXHAUST BOXES DETERIATING.

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN INBOARD SIDE.

NEAR SIDE RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

OFF SIDE BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN INBOARD SIDE.

OFF SIDE RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,038 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,388 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,388 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,639 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 34,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,281 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 29,281 miles

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

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 FNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FNY, 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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VF03 FNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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