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SO53 FFG

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,634 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,886 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,842 miles

centre brake light not working

engine shield fitted to underside of engine

slight interference on n/s/r light unit

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,826 miles

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

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

centre brake light not working

engine shield fitted to underside of engine

slight interference on n/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,217 miles

nearside and offside front flex brake pipes metal ends ruating at calaper ends

nearside and offside front lower suspenion ball joints worn

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,583 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,667 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 9,667 miles

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

slight wear on offside front lower ball joint

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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SO53 FFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO53 FFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 FFG registered?

SO53 FFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SO53 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FFG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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