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YB53 GMY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,862 mi
Last recorded153,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 153,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,148 miles

Front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 148,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust flexi deterioated but not leaking

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 127,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 117,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,006 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2010 91,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r upper side light not working

o/s lower brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,008 miles

n/s/r upper side light not working

o/s lower brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,962 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

exhaust front flexi starting to corrode and heat shield loose above exhaust

small chip in windscreen

washer jet aims poor

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

exhaust front flexi starting to corrode and heat shield loose above exhaust

small chip in windscreen

washer jet aims poor

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,152 miles

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

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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YB53 GMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YB53 GMY, 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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YB53 GMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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