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VU53 ZPW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,595 mi
Last recorded136,595 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,595 miles

Exhaust rusty

Slight play in front suspension

Slight play in rear link arms

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,673 miles

Front brake discs poor

Slight play in suspension

ear number plate poor

Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,673 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs poor

Slight play in suspension

ear number plate poor

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,730 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,471 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

VU53 ZPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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