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CV53 DOH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,380 mi
Last recorded140,380 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,380 miles

O/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Towbar corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2019 140,380 miles

O/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Towbar corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,846 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play at joint

rear inner exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,883 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mounts broken

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside steering arm has play in inner joint

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,868 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mounts broken

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside steering arm has play in inner joint

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,333 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate starting to deteriate

rear sub frame corroded

rear trailing arm mounts corroded

tow bar very corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,885 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in nearside headlamp

rear reg plate discoloured

rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,699 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust sytem corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,097 miles

all four tyres close to limit

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,284 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,705 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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CV53 DOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV53 DOH, 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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CV53 DOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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