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AO53 BBJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,420 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 145,389 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2023 145,374 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring (Rear Hanger Bracket) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

front and rear suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 145,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat shield loose

underside corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 145,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat shield loose

underside corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Parking brake performance only just met pass percentage

Underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 144,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Parking brake performance only just met pass percentage

Underside of vehicle and suspensions comments have surface corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

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

underside corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 144,537 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,170 miles

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2018 144,156 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2017 143,744 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s front

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Fail 2 Aug 2017 143,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

slight bind n/s front

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 7 Jul 2016 143,155 miles

Crack in windscreen not considered to obstruct drivers view ahead.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between treads, no cords visible.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 143,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to T (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in windscreen not considered to obstruct drivers view ahead.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between treads, no cords visible.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From T to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,385 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Offside steering rack gaiter & nearside constant velocity joint gaiter both deteriorated, both still sealed to water & dirt

Rear end brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive

Screen damage zone "A" less than 10mm Screen damage (offside) not in swept area

Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Large crack in windscreen ,not considered to be in zones A or B.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriorating between treads, no cords visible.

Nearside rear, offside rear, centre from flexi to T, metal brake pipes corroding. None considered to be seriously weakened.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 141,794 miles

Large crack in windscreen, not considered to be in drivers view ahead.

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 141,793 miles

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

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Large crack in windscreen, not considered to be in drivers view ahead.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 135,182 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area of wiper blades.

Front inner brake pads look to be getting low, but not properly seen.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, not considered to be excessive.

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

Fail 9 May 2013 135,182 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area of wiper blades.

Front inner brake pads look to be getting low, but not properly seen.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, not considered to be excessive.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 128,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damage (offside lower) outside swept area.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 128,207 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damage (offside lower) outside swept area.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,940 miles

Front inner braake pads look to be getting low, but not properly seen

Large crack in windscreen , not in zones A or B. not in drivers view ahead.

Off side headlamp glass cracked and holed, has not affected light output / pattern / aim.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 120,929 miles

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

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

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

Front inner braake pads look to be getting low, but not properly seen

Large crack in windscreen , not in zones A or B. not in drivers view ahead.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side headlamp glass cracked and holed, has not affected light output / pattern / aim.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,558 miles

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

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

park brake reading border line

Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,831 miles

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

park brake readings border line

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,302 miles

ADVICE:near side rear tyre tread cracking

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 94,287 miles

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

ADVICE:near side rear tyre tread cracking

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 84,086 miles

Front brake hose metal ends corroded, none excessively.

Informed high level brake light disconnected.

Surface cracking seen on all tyres, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 28 Oct 2006 84,086 miles

Front brake hose metal ends corroded, none excessively.

Informed high level brake light disconnected.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Surface cracking seen on all tyres, no reinforcing seen.

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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AO53 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 AO53 BBJ, 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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AO53 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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