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VN53 ZTD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,523 mi
Last recorded92,523 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside inner tie rods have slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,523 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside inner tie rods have slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,960 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,676 miles

Coolant leak

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

REar tyres cracking within tread

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust braket corroded away but system still supported

rear tyres wearing inner edges - osr bald inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,528 miles

centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supported

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,387 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,909 miles

offside front tyre cracked around inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre low pressure

Fail 16 Oct 2010 49,214 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,607 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,153 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 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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