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VN53 BGF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,949 mi
Last recorded99,949 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 94,865 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,739 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,739 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,791 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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VN53 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN53 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 BGF registered?

VN53 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is VN53 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 BGF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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