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BG53 VFU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,549 mi
Last recorded151,549 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 151,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 151,548 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 149,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 149,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 135,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 135,179 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 127,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 127,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 113,838 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 105,878 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,489 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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BG53 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG53 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 VFU registered?

BG53 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 VFU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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