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VU53 ZFW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 92,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,651 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,254 miles

Exhaust system has a broken support bracket but is adequately supported

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,254 miles

Exhaust system has a broken support bracket but is adequately supported

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,222 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 78,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,143 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,240 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,597 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,794 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 29,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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