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B5 GVS

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,580 mi
Last recorded63,580 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 63,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake pipes corroded front to rear by fuel tank

Fail 20 May 2016 63,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake pipes corroded front to rear by fuel tank

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,453 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,482 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 49,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

nearsidse front tyre worn on inner edge 0.0-3.0 mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 0.0-3.0 mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,043 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,003 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 18 Nov 2008 36,913 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,768 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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B5 GVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc 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 B5 GVS, 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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B5 GVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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