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SO03 XOB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 XOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer sidewalls perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer sidewalls perished. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play. ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer sidewalls perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer sidewalls perished. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have slight play. ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,528 miles

Heatsheild insecure.

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,527 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage in front of vehicle at dash. (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front at 31%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet. (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Heatsheild insecure.

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,881 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre stop light inoperative & lens broken.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,593 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,593 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,904 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,998 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,049 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

slight play in steering rack

tyre now in spare not fit for road use

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,358 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 24,355 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise to havce front disc pads checked

nearside front outer door handle loose †

oil level requires top up

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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SO03 XOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SO03 XOB, 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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SO03 XOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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