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VU53 YSB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,103 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle on limit

play in offside rear upper ball joint on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,825 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,435 miles

head light images poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside brake pipes corroded

offside rear shocker damp

small pin hole in offside front outer c.v boot

some movement in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 22 Sep 2017 115,398 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

head light images poor

offside brake pipes corroded

offside rear shocker damp

small pin hole in offside front outer c.v boot

some movement in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,188 miles

outer sills covered

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

play in n/s/r top suspension arm outer bush on limit

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,287 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,124 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

play in n/s/r top suspension arm outer bush on limit

play in o/s/f link pin on limit

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,704 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,033 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 YSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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