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YD53 YHN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,374 mi
Last recorded164,374 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 164,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

switch for lights insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2018 162,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 162,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,520 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 160,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust rubber mounting slightly derteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,214 miles

Exhaust hangers slightly rusty

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,754 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 145,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 134,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has damaged on outer side wall

towing bar 7pin socket is not connected

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,880 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight wear in Steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in Steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 98,470 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,153 miles

Offside 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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YD53 YHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD53 YHN, 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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YD53 YHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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