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XIL 2947

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,804 mi
Last recorded44,804 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 2947
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 44,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s front upper pipes at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail lower flex hose leaking at calliper joint (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s front upper pipes at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,575 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front pipes at both front calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank brackets corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 41,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 36,904 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 36,092 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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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XIL 2947 is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XIL 2947, 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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What year was XIL 2947 registered?

XIL 2947 is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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