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VU53 ZRP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,004 mi
Last recorded177,004 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 177,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 172,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 169,740 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 169,735 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 167,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,454 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 160,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 151,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 138,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre bolb on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,373 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 121,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,739 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

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

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