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BJ53 NYT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,185 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 139,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,789 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,065 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 112,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,721 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,394 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,441 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BJ53 NYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ53 NYT, 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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BJ53 NYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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