MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
slight play in both front pawl/track arms
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both front pawl/track arms
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU53 YSW registered?
VU53 YSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is VU53 YSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 YSW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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