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BJ53 WTE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,961 mi
Last recorded108,961 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlight lenses poor

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (devoid of tread at edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,092 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,886 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,446 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,330 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no centre rear seat fitted

slight corrosion areas of rear chassis

slight corrosion evident all steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,780 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight output slightly reduced due to deterioration

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,131 miles

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

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

slight play evident in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,098 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,514 miles

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

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,514 miles

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,095 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercovers

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,917 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,917 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

movement evident rear suspension arm bushes

shoulder area wear front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,917 miles

shoulder area wear offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,145 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in satisfactory manner due to undertray

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 WTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ53 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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