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VU53 YSW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 YSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 142,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 134,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 134,049 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,617 miles

slight play in both front pawl/track arms

Fail 13 Sep 2010 100,555 miles

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

slight play in both front pawl/track arms

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,529 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,111 miles

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

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 YSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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