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VU53 ZHC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,887 mi
Last recorded116,887 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,894 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure looses O/S/F & N/S/R circuits on R.B.T. (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking of front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,931 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,485 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencers deterriated

slight brake bind o/s/r brake

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencers deterriated

slight brake bind o/s/r brake

Fail 5 Feb 2013 147,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner edge front tyres excess wear

rear exhaust deterriated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,975 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner edge front tyres excess wear

rear exhaust deterriated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,075 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,350 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn badly on edges tread not cut as deep

Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,904 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

play in inner track rod end steering ball joints

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,402 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,008 miles

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

Slight play in o/s steeing rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,119 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 ZHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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