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SM52 EYB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,422 mi
Last recorded111,422 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 EYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 104,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,909 miles

Rear reg plate delaminated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reg plate delaminated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,430 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Jan 2011 93,422 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,067 miles

advisory slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,067 miles

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

advisory front and rear brake discs partially scored

advisory front no plate starting to discolour

advisory o/s/f flasher lens cracked

advisory o/s/r light unit cracked

advisory side exhaust silencer heatsheild adrift

advisory slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,568 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 86,568 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,781 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 74,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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)

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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SM52 EYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM52 EYB, 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 SM52 EYB registered?

SM52 EYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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