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DA53 VHC

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Gold Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,841 mi
Last recorded79,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,841 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 79,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 77,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,167 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt inertia reel sticky operation , but working

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

p/strg pump noisy , but working ok

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,605 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,651 miles

Rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,496 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff freed off (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting low and light perishing of rubber

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,560 miles

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

new wiper blades fitted for test

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,024 miles

h/lamp aims reset

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,319 miles

front tyres approaching legal limmit

minor play in both front bottom ball joints

n/s/r seat belt slight twist

Pass 12 May 2006 40,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,879 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DA53 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Gold with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DA53 VHC, 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 DA53 VHC registered?

DA53 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DA53 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 VHC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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