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SW03 HGL

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,655 mi
Last recorded159,655 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 HGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 159,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 159,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,533 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 151,516 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 148,540 miles

Nearside wiper torn in middle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 148,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper torn in middle

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 137,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 126,024 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 125,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,323 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine oil dipstick is broken and has been repaired by joining together by wire ( not suitable )

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,088 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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SW03 HGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW03 HGL, 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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SW03 HGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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