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VK53 CXF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

179,078 mi
Last recorded179,078 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 CXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 179,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 179,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking . caliper . (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 179,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking . caliper . (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 172,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r lower side light inop

advise rear exhaust section corroded and hanger snapped

advise stonechips in screen

advise traction control light on

Fail 3 Dec 2015 172,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r lower side light inop

advise rear exhaust section corroded and hanger snapped

advise stonechips in screen

advise traction control light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 165,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 165,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 152,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 145,309 miles

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

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2012 145,309 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2011 140,229 miles

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

belt noise

n/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

rear discs pitting

Fail 14 Nov 2011 140,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

belt noise

n/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

rear discs pitting

Pass 17 Nov 2010 124,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 124,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

belt noise?

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,948 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 104,948 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

very slight play in rack ends both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 83,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f slight cut on tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,445 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 38,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VK53 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 VK53 CXF, 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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VK53 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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