MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front tyres on limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front disc rosted
front tyre 215/60/16
rear tyre 215/55/16
side skrites fifted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering Rack has slight leak coming from Rack Ends (seals)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering Rack has slight leak coming from Rack Ends (seals)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
couldnt check n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted.
o/s/f steering track arm has slight play in it.
couldnt check n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted.
o/s/f steering track arm has slight play in it.
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 ZTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver 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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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