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SX53 BCF

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 134,522 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,747 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 132,747 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,915 miles

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

oil leak crank seal

Fail 23 Dec 2015 127,915 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak crank seal

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 117,078 miles

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

offside handbrake cable sticky

Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,086 miles

slight free play in steering collum knuckle

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,375 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,375 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,264 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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SX53 BCF 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 72.2%.

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 SX53 BCF, 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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SX53 BCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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