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YB53 VOJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,868 mi
Last recorded185,868 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 185,868 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mill light on

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 185,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mill light on

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 166,937 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken but still secure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play both front inner steering arms

Fail 14 Mar 2017 166,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2x exhaust brackets broken but still secure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play both front inner steering arms

Pass 9 May 2016 161,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 143,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

h/brake travel high

h/lt lens covers poor condition

rear discs worn slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 130,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lt lens covers in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 130,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lt lens covers in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 118,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

h/brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 118,093 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

h/brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 105,242 miles

n/s + o/s/f steering rack ends slight play

Pass 17 May 2011 93,350 miles

back box corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s + n/s/ front steering rack ends worn

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 May 2010 85,780 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e m light on

front screen scratched

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 May 2010 85,780 miles

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

e m light on

front screen scratched

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 69,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,572 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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YB53 VOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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