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VK53 DWF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,260 mi
Last recorded180,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 180,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 178,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 164,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,934 miles

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear section mounting bracket broken but system still secure

n/s headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f side repeater lense damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear section mounting bracket broken but system still secure

n/s headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f side repeater lense damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,060 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp aim image weak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 125,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp aim image weak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,981 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box mountings corroded but system still secure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f inner c.v boot perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,706 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,308 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,296 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 98,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2007 82,950 miles

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,038 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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VK53 DWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VK53 DWF, 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 VK53 DWF registered?

VK53 DWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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