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VU53 YMY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,013 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,432 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,904 miles

n/s/r caliper sticking slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,671 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,035 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 61,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,354 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 52,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,318 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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VU53 YMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMY, 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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What year was VU53 YMY registered?

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

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