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VN53 ZTO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,790 mi
Last recorded131,790 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 131,790 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 131,787 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 122,362 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 122,361 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front tie bar arms (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner egde

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,988 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in both sides of the steering rack

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in both inner rack ends

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

restricted vision to various brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,158 miles

Slight play in the steering rack joints

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,158 miles

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

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

Slight play in the steering rack joints

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,697 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 ZTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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