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WF53 ZLE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,361 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,214 miles

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

general underbody corrosion

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,806 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlights slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,894 miles

unable to check spare tyre and wheel well due to dog guard fitted

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,894 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust clamp bolt undone but secure

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

unable to check spare tyre and wheel well due to dog guard fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,187 miles

both front headlights deteriated

unable to check spare tyre and wheel well as dog guard fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,178 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front headlights deteriated

unable to check spare tyre and wheel well as dog guard fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,734 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,879 miles

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

N/S steering rack arm ball joint worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,401 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,393 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,777 miles

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

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

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

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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WF53 ZLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF53 ZLE, 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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WF53 ZLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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