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VF03 FWH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,432 mi
Last recorded166,432 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 166,432 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 166,432 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure both sides (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 157,857 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 157,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in inner steering rack arms

Fail 15 Jul 2016 147,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in inner steering rack arms

Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box has some corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 142,558 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box has some corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,334 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,491 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,384 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 123,861 miles

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,845 miles

pas fault light on, esp light on.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 111,745 miles

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

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

pas fault light on, esp light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,838 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,250 miles

off side drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,338 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,338 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,187 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,524 miles

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

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 FWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

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

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