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VU53 YMV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,845 mi
Last recorded180,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 180,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 180,845 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 180,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 173,473 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 163,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 163,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure cv boot (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 146,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 141,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,412 miles

plastic sill covers

rear exhaust box corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 125,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 118,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 May 2011 118,454 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2010 108,603 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 108,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 104,991 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn and also slightly pitted on inner faces

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in places

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn and also slightly pitted on inner faces

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in places

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,899 miles

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

brake pedel spongy on first aplication

hand brake still high

Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

os front tie rod has slight play in it

osf tyre has a cut in it not to cords

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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VU53 YMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU53 YMV, 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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VU53 YMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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