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SM03 BXS

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,529 mi
Last recorded172,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 172,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 172,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 160,036 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 160,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wear on edges

nearside sill blistering

offside rear tyre cracking

rear no.plate damaged

side loading dorr not opening

Fail 16 Jun 2014 148,339 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wear on edges

nearside sill blistering

offside rear tyre cracking

rear no.plate damaged

side loading dorr not opening

Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advis rear exhaust rubber bit broken but still support the exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2013 136,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advis rear exhaust rubber bit broken but still support the exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2012 126,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s sliding door handle damaged

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged / split/ small hole

Fail 20 Jun 2012 126,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s sliding door handle damaged

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r light lens damaged / split/ small hole

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,138 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s sliding door outer handle broken

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 112,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s sliding door outer handle broken

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,327 miles

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,445 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,471 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 30,470 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SM03 BXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SM03 BXS, 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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SM03 BXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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