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VN53 BJX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 128,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2014 128,545 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,031 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe across fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre uneven wear + wearing on both edges

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn + 2 nails in tyre

nearside rear upper trailing arm has slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre unevenly worn + wearing on both edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre unevenly worn + worn close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Aug 2013 121,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe across fuel tank slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre uneven wear + wearing on both edges

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn + 2 nails in tyre

nearside rear upper trailing arm has slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre unevenly worn + wearing on both edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre unevenly worn + worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2012 114,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 6 Oct 2010 94,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 94,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,808 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,285 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 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJX, 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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VN53 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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