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SM53 AXU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,558 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

osf and nsr tyre low tread

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

osf and nsr tyre low tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,034 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 110,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

change of class due to camper conversion

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 100,277 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,690 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 93,688 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs very badly corroded and pitted

handbrake rod fouling insecure exhaust heat shield

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 53,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,275 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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SM53 AXU 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 64.7%.

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 SM53 AXU, 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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SM53 AXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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