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BG53 OXD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,553 miles

front tyres different size to rears

nearside handbrake outer cable corroded and starting to collapse

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,019 miles

exhaust in very poor condition,front mounting bracket missing

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,016 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust in very poor condition,front mounting bracket missing

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,994 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,937 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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BG53 OXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 OXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 OXD registered?

BG53 OXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BG53 OXD safe to buy?

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