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YA53 EWM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,510 mi
Last recorded127,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 127,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,586 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

exhaust rear silencers corroded

nearside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 78,358 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

exhaust rear silencers corroded

nearside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,084 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,041 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

very slight play steering rack arms both sides

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,065 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,210 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

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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YA53 EWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA53 EWM, 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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YA53 EWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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