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GV53 WRL

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 112,657 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens damage and shining white light to the rear

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,239 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both front jacking points/outriggers

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 110,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both front jacking points/outriggers

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,387 miles

Corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Corrosion to offside front outrigger

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 105,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 105,664 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,594 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,313 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

water in offside front indicator

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,255 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Water in o/s/f indicator

Fail 27 Oct 2012 79,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf + osr stearing rack boots starting perrish

nsf outer cv boot poorly fixed

osf seat belt buckel hard to relese

osr tyre starting to perrish + low tread

slite play in nsf + osf lower ball joints

slite play in nsf top ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,168 miles

nsf + osr stearing rack boots starting perrish

nsf outer cv boot poorly fixed

osf seat belt buckel hard to relese

osr tyre starting to perrish + low tread

slite play in nsf + osf lower ball joints

slite play in nsf top ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,417 miles

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

slite play in o/s & n/s lower swivels

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,924 miles

clutch pipe chaffing

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel

slight lift in offside front upper and lower swivels

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,502 miles

centre brake light not working

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,493 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 56,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 45,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,019 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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GV53 WRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GV53 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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