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VU53 YMZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,680 mi
Last recorded131,680 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,345 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 99,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,329 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 78,396 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 May 2011 78,396 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,115 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 75,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,808 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting broken away

exhaust heat shield broken away from floor

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,191 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r exhaust box rusty

o/s/r exhaust box dented

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 YMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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