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VU53 ZWT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,705 mi
Last recorded109,705 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,705 miles

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

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

hydro-electric PAS indicator lamp illuminated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severly stepped on inner areas of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,218 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

steering light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,657 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixing

rust lip on inside of front discs

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,065 miles

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

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 ZWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

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

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