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SA03 BWY

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,930 mi
Last recorded157,930 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 157,930 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,539 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 154,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rackboot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded frm flex tojunction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front torear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 154,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 152,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 151,938 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 151,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2018 130,536 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,185 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 99,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 97,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 73,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,350 miles

front number plate starting to perish.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,191 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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SA03 BWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SA03 BWY, 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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SA03 BWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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