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VF03 FWE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 108,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,325 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 99,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,171 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 72,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,300 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,805 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,195 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,979 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner face

front registration plate very poor condition

handbrake lever button cap missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,675 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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VF03 FWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

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

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