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GK53 ZWL

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ZWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 129,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,486 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,054 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 109,054 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,194 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,287 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to all rear seat's

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,115 miles

Child seat fitted to all rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt's

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to all rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt's

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 27 May 2011 64,673 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 64,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

oil level slightly low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008
Fail 1 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,184 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,194 miles

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW,

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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GK53 ZWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK53 ZWL, 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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GK53 ZWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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