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AJ53 ZFX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,908 mi
Last recorded160,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 160,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 150,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 3 Feb 2022 150,752 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,369 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor to subframes front to rear

Fail 30 Jan 2021 146,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor to subframes front to rear

Pass 1 Feb 2020 144,529 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 144,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 140,426 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,297 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front brake discs appear worn

front bumper trim insecure on the n/s

minor blow from the exhaust - stud has snapped on the front section

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

o/s/r brake disc has been very hot

oil residue on the engine

play in n/s/f steering

slight play in o/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 135,297 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front brake discs appear worn

front bumper trim insecure on the n/s

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

minor blow from the exhaust - stud has snapped on the front section

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

o/s/r brake disc has been very hot

o/s/r brake pads low

oil residue on the engine

play in n/s/f steering

slight play in o/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,073 miles

crack in windscreen

front subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 13 Nov 2014 121,551 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 121,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,268 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,787 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,151 miles

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 14 Dec 2010 87,895 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,803 miles

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

air leak from puncture repair on nearside front tyre

front coil springs noisy on lock to lock check

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyure wearing on extreme in side edge

Fail 12 Dec 2008 64,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front coil springs noisy on lock to lock check

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyure wearing on extreme in side edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,505 miles

small chip in windscreen in zone A.ok at present.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,651 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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AJ53 ZFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AJ53 ZFX, 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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AJ53 ZFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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