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WU53 YAY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,173 mi
Last recorded144,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 YAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 144,173 miles

Offside RADIATOR MOUNT MISSING

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2022 144,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside radiator mount missing

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

aux belt in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 142,900 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,387 miles

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

play in front antiroll bar links noted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 140,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

play in front antiroll bar links noted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,527 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

both headlights are cloudy

offside front drop link has slight play in it

offside front tyre worn on the edges and has cuts in it

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2016 137,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

both headlights are cloudy

offside front drop link has slight play in it

offside front tyre worn on the edges and has cuts in it

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroding

light play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box clamps very corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,454 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,402 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,536 miles

Rear 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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WU53 YAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU53 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

WU53 YAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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