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AD53 TXF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 121,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front power steering pipe rubbing on metal brake pipe

Fail 5 Oct 2020 12,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre void of tread on inner edge almost to ply or cord

Offside Front power steering pipe fowling brake pipe

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge almost to ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 109,650 miles

brake discs corroded

noise from brakes when doing performance check?

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2018 109,645 miles

Emissions not tested due to black smoke (7.4.B.1)

brake discs corroded

noise from brakes when doing performance check?

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted

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

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 96,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly out of shape and bald in spots

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s.f. tyre bold on edge

n.s.r. tyre very low on edge

o.s.f. and o.s.r. tyres low on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,495 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)

Offside Rear 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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AD53 TXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD53 TXF, 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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What year was AD53 TXF registered?

AD53 TXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is AD53 TXF safe to buy?

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