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SV03 XSU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 136,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,170 miles

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)

Slight brake bind indicated at nearside front wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2017 124,069 miles

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

Slight brake bind indicated at nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,626 miles

blue bulbs fitted to front

front hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

handbrake rod bent

n/s/r inner pad looks low

Fail 25 May 2016 108,231 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake hoses slightly corroded

blue tinted after market headlight bulbs fitted

brake pipe at rear axle slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

handbrake adjustment rod bent

n/s/r caliper lever has limited movement

n/s/r inner brake pad looks low

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 May 2015 98,274 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres perished in tread

headlight tinted blue

n/s/f bumper bracket broken

play at n/s steering rack

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,081 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres perished in tread

headlight tinted blue

n/s/f bumper bracket broken

play at n/s steering rack

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,088 miles

1 x n/s/f brake pipe looks corroded, coated

2 x o/s/f brake pipes look corroded, coated

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket broken

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight play at n/s steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

1 x n/s/f brake pipe looks corroded, coated

2 x o/s/f brake pipes look corroded, coated

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket broken

slight play at n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,736 miles

rear discs badly corroded

slight corrosion at n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

slight play at n/s steering arm

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,694 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

slight corrosion at n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,736 miles

brake pipe at n/s/f slightly corroded

high level brake light inop

n/s/r position lamp not working through tow bar

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r disc corroded on inner face

rear footbrake readings low

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight play at n/s steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipe at n/s/f slightly corroded

high level brake light inop

n/s/r position lamp not working through tow bar

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r disc corroded on inner face

rear footbrake readings low

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight play at n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,831 miles

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake dics worn

o/s/r tyre perished and worn

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,805 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted and worn

o/s/r tyre perished and worn

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,740 miles

all 4 front brake hose ends corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

foot brake could be better

front discs worn

n/s/r disc pitted on inner face

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,646 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 front brake hose ends corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs worn

n/s/r disc pitted on inner face

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,083 miles

freed load sensor arm

Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,187 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,172 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV03 XSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV03 XSU, 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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SV03 XSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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