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GV53 KBJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,438 mi
Last recorded127,438 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,438 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 119,129 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt due (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,626 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 113,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,068 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,127 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,870 miles

All front swivels have slight play

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,870 miles

All front swivels have slight play

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,087 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cuts in tread but not down to cord.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,081 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has cuts in tread but not down to cord.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,673 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Fail 26 Nov 2007 61,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,584 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 47,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GV53 KBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV53 KBJ, 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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GV53 KBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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