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BV53 WWG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,030 miles

both front tom rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both sub frames showing corrosion

exhaust back box ditirated but not blowing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tom rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both sub frames showing corrosion

exhaust back box ditirated but not blowing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 128,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 202,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

n/s/r exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2012 202,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

brake fliud close to minium

front brake pads very low

n/s/r exhaust silencer in poor condition

o/s//r upper side / brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2011 189,415 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 189,415 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 164,017 miles

water in near side headlamp condensation on lens not effecting beam pattern

Pass 9 May 2009 136,195 miles

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

Number plates displaying symbol other than an international flag or symbol

Number plates not displaying suppling outlets name and postcode or BS AU 145d number

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

Fail 9 May 2009 136,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Number plates displaying symbol other than an international flag or symbol

Number plates not displaying suppling outlets name and postcode or BS AU 145d number

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

Pass 15 May 2008 108,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 108,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 71,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,614 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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BV53 WWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV53 WWG, 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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BV53 WWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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