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BF53 SXU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 123,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,595 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front subframe slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded around trailing arm mounts

Fail 28 May 2021 117,595 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front subframe slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded around trailing arm mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 111,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 104,126 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 101,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play detected in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 May 2015 97,504 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 May 2014 93,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,003 miles

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

slight play detected in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 83,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,912 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 77,912 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking(rear)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,467 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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BF53 SXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF53 SXU, 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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BF53 SXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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