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VU53 ZDX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,524 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal os rail of front subframe has repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,230 miles

all four tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 2 Sep 2019 73,224 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,068 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,718 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,236 miles

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,608 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,562 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,478 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,447 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,956 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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