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DC03 AEJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,297 mi
Last recorded152,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer door sill punctured and holed but seriously affecting strength or any prescribed areas at this time

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is 19 years old

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mild scoring in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and rear cosmetic sill panels excessively corroded but not affecting steering, braking or body security at this time

Fail 14 Jun 2025 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seatbelt clasp inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower outer door sill punctured and holed but seriously affecting strength or any prescribed areas at this time

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is 19 years old

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mild scoring in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and rear cosmetic sill panels excessively corroded but not affecting steering, braking or body security at this time

Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise power steering slightly noisey

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt tensioner worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 120,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 120,226 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort (1.2.1 (c))

all four discs rusty on inner faces

drivers seat squab deteriorating

n/s outer door handle stiff to operate

Fail 5 Mar 2021 118,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort (1.2.1 (c))

all four discs rusty on inner faces

drivers seat squab deteriorating

n/s outer door handle stiff to operate

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x bulb n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary lock stiff to operate

both cab door outer handles stiff to operate

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,215 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 81,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DC03 AEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DC03 AEJ, 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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DC03 AEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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