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CJ03 AYZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 AYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,869 miles

both rear tyres low tread various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 86,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres low tread various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,698 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded and come away but the exhaust was still secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,814 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken, but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,814 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken, but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to n/s/r light unit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to n/s/r light unit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,538 miles

slight damage n /s/r light lens

slight wear front and rear discs

small chips to screen

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,212 miles

All tyres wearing

Exhaust system corroding

Sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,212 miles

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

All tyres wearing

Exhaust system corroding

Sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,461 miles

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

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,587 miles

nsr lens damaged but not showing white light - slight corrosion and blow exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,951 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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CJ03 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJ03 AYZ, 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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CJ03 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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