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SB53 VVH

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

183,129 mi
Last recorded183,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 183,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 183,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 177,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 177,837 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 168,270 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 15 Feb 2013 168,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 159,210 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,189 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level brake light in op

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

offside rear1/4 damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 140,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level brake light in op

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

offside rear1/4 damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 134,450 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front and rear brake discs worn, advise renewal next brake pad change

Pass 25 Nov 2009 134,450 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn, advise renewal next brake pad change

Pass 10 Oct 2008 103,454 miles

front ball joints slight lift

slight crack in front windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2008 103,454 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low just meeting minimum standard for mot

front ball joints slight lift

slight crack in front windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,034 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 87,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 61,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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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SB53 VVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SB53 VVH, 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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SB53 VVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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