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SA53 PCV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 PCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 154,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 148,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,868 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 136,717 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 136,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 117,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,360 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,639 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,288 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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SA53 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA53 PCV, 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 SA53 PCV registered?

SA53 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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