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VN53 ZTV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,868 mi
Last recorded193,868 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 193,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear sensor displayed

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Coolant leak radiator. ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 157,180 miles

Brake pad warning light displayed.

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

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

Inspection light displayed.

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 157,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Brake pad warning light displayed.

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

Inspection light displayed.

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake light on

pad warning light wire broken

Fail 19 Mar 2018 138,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake light on

pad warning light wire broken

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,882 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,882 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,899 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 114,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,394 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm outer joint

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm outer joint

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,509 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,011 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 53,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,934 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 ZTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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