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VU53 ZRY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,462 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,144 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 92,143 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded edges and worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded edges and worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,253 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,252 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,654 miles

advisory.evidence of recent fluid misting/weep from offside front shock absorber.advise attention.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 ZRY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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