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YE53 UJL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

261,357 mi
Last recorded261,357 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 261,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Standard fitment seat belt missing lap strap missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both drum sticks (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 261,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Standard fitment seat belt missing lap strap missing at time of test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both drum sticks (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 244,837 miles

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

rear roll bar bushes and links slightly worn.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 244,358 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear roll bar bushes and links slightly worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 230,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 229,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 214,286 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 214,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 198,915 miles

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

Offside front bleed niple is damp not leakimg at time of test advise to be checked

Fail 4 Feb 2013 198,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside front bleed niple is damp not leakimg at time of test advise to be checked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 187,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box heavily deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 175,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 125,613 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 125,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YE53 UJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE53 UJL, 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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YE53 UJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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