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GP52 BWD

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,927 mi
Last recorded214,927 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 BWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 214,927 miles

Central Centre exhaust shield lose but not likely to fall

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 214,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and near the limit

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both steering rack boots worn

corrosion in nearside front sill

misfire

poor starting

power steering noise

rear spring plates corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 214,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and near the limit

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both steering rack boots worn

corrosion in nearside front sill

misfire

poor starting

power steering noise

rear spring plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 212,818 miles

Exhaust heat shield slighlty loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 211,207 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 211,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 209,384 miles

Leaf spring mountings rear corroded and in poor condition

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

Fail 10 May 2022 209,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Leaf spring mountings rear corroded and in poor condition

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 206,353 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion forming around front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded around rear leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 206,330 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Anti roll bar incorectly fitted into rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion forming around front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroded around rear leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 205,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 186,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 133,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,441 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,038 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,405 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both off side front and near side front brake discs in poor condition / heavily scored

both off side front and near side front brake pads worn very low

both off side rear and near side rear brake discs worn / in poor condition

both off side rear and near side rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,566 miles

both off side front and near side front brake discs in poor condition / heavily scored

both off side front and near side front brake pads worn very low

both off side rear and near side rear brake discs worn / in poor condition

both off side rear and near side rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 19,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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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GP52 BWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP52 BWD, 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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GP52 BWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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