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VN53 ZZC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,146 mi
Last recorded154,146 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 154,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 154,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,268 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high , may need repair or adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 128,684 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 128,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,300 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,244 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 113,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 105,074 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 78,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,639 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 69,907 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,933 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 ZZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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