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WU53 UHX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf indicator white

osf ball joint as a pin hole in it

osf wheel rim bent

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,259 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf indicator white

osf ball joint as a pin hole in it

osf wheel rim bent

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2013 84,625 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,338 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,338 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear tailgate does not open from outside.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,400 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,921 miles

Cut in side wall of near side front tyre but not exposing cords

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side rear hub lower bearing starting to seize.

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in side wall of near side front tyre but not exposing cords

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side rear hub lower bearing starting to seize.

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,948 miles

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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WU53 UHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU53 UHX, 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 WU53 UHX registered?

WU53 UHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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