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WN53 URF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,811 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,586 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 73,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,684 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,684 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,067 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (8.2.2)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,893 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,402 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,864 miles

noise from handbrake lever when operated

very slight movement ns steering tie rod

Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise from handbrake lever when operated

very slight movement ns steering tie rod

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,821 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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WN53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN53 URF, 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 WN53 URF registered?

WN53 URF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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