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AF53 KFZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,045 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,045 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,885 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads worn

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres cracked and worn

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

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,885 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads worn

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres cracked and worn

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

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,605 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake pipe corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front indicators starting to flash white

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,605 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake pipe corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front indicators starting to flash white

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,062 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front steering arms slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front steering arms slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 32,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,864 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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AF53 KFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 KFZ, 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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AF53 KFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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