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VN53 ZRY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,194 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 124,430 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Towbar component defective socket insecure (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 118,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,920 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 113,750 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake performance not tested offside brake hose leaking fluid (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,397 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,699 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,238 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,496 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,129 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,625 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm has slight play in it

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,190 miles

slight play in nearside rack steering arm ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,124 miles

All tyres getting near legal limit??

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,511 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 ZRY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN53 ZRY, 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 ZRY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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