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LY52 SWU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,180 mi
Last recorded60,180 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 60,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative caliper (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative caliper (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,489 miles

hand brake sticking slighty o/ s

Pass 30 May 2018 49,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 49,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 49,718 miles

front brakepipes rusting

o/side far rear seatbelt freying

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 39,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,830 miles

advise 3 rearward facing seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2011 26,830 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

advise 3 rearward facing seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,147 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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LY52 SWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY52 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY52 SWU registered?

LY52 SWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LY52 SWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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