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GU53 NHJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,227 mi
Last recorded164,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 164,227 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

oil leak

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 164,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

oil leak

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 150,395 miles

Body panels distorted

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 150,373 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn offside front (2.5.C.2c)

Body panels distorted

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,450 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

body panels and sills distorted

centre stop lamp damaged. (Disconnected)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,727 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 130,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 120,571 miles

body panels damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and damaged. Ply cord not exposed

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 May 2013 120,571 miles

Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

body panels damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and damaged. Ply cord not exposed

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 109,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel to parking brake lever mechanism

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and damaged. Ply cord not exposed

rear loading door catch mechanism deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,869 miles

offside and nearside body panels damaged

tow bar removed

Fail 12 Aug 2010 102,842 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

offside and nearside body panels damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,528 miles

offside and nearside body panels damaged

rear loading door plastic handle broken

rear registartion plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside and nearside body panels damaged

rear loading door plastic handle broken

rear registartion plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2008 79,809 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2008 79,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,294 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

residual fuel around fuel filter casing. No leak apparent

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,876 miles

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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GU53 NHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU53 NHJ, 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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What year was GU53 NHJ registered?

GU53 NHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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