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WG53 PNX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 PNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,796 miles

E.M.L.light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of offside door mirror

dampness on stearing rack

offside rear tyre uneven and on 1.6mm limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight twist offside rear flexible hose

Fail 21 Feb 2015 138,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of offside door mirror

dampness on stearing rack

offside rear tyre uneven and on 1.6mm limit

slight twist offside rear flexible hose

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 123,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2013 123,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat belt not tested due to fridge being fitted to centre rear seat

rear exhaust box hitting rear bumper

Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seat belt not tested due to fridge being fitted to centre rear seat

rear exhaust box hitting rear bumper

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,853 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 93,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 80,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack - o/s

Fail 21 Jan 2009 80,317 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack - o/s

Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 65,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 47,143 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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WG53 PNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG53 PNX, 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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WG53 PNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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