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RF53 SXO

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

518,296 mi
Last recorded518,296 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 SXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 518,296 miles

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

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

front bumper slightly insecure

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering rack

two exhaust mount deteriated

two lower brake pipes at master cylinder slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip in it

Fail 23 Apr 2012 518,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper slightly insecure

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

slight play in steering rack

two exhaust mount deteriated

two lower brake pipes at master cylinder slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 28 Oct 2010 499,057 miles

all front brake hoses slightly deteriated

centre seat belt does not retract on its own

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2010 499,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front brake hoses slightly deteriated

centre seat belt does not retract on its own

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2009 435,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 435,375 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 363,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 261,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 261,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 146,627 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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RF53 SXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF53 SXO, 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 RF53 SXO registered?

RF53 SXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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