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BV53 MLZ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,411 mi
Last recorded223,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 223,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 223,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 222,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 221,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 221,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 220,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 219,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 217,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 217,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 215,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 215,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 206,445 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 201,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 194,729 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 194,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 157,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 111,344 miles

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

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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BV53 MLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV53 MLZ, 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 BV53 MLZ registered?

BV53 MLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is BV53 MLZ safe to buy?

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