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VU53 ZTM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,439 mi
Last recorded138,439 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,439 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 138,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,719 miles

Both front & rear sub frames corroding.

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Parking brake only just meets M.O.T. requirements.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,719 miles

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

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

Both front & rear sub frames corroding.

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Parking brake only just meets M.O.T. requirements.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 127,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding/poor

Pass 22 Aug 2013 116,777 miles

Corrosion to front sub-frame.

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 116,777 miles

Corrosion to front sub-frame.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,096 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,096 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mount broken away.

Front brake discs corroded & worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,386 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken off box but still supported

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center exhaust mount badly corroded/cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,721 miles

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

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

front tyres low & worn inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,630 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 ZTM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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