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HG03 MHU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,648 mi
Last recorded169,648 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 MHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 169,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 168,242 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 168,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 152,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side step slight movement

Fail 26 Mar 2021 152,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side step slight movement

Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,408 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,844 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,801 miles

slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to nearside rear sill

front tyres are worn on edges

rear brake discs are worn

slight corrosion to all brake pipes at the front

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,720 miles

front flexy hose ends corroded

front tyres wearing low on tread

nsr tyre worn/perished on outer sidewall no cords visible at test

steering rack play/wear

Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,709 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

front flexy hose ends corroded

front tyres wearing low on tread

nsr brake pads wearing low

nsr tyre worn/perished on outer sidewall no cords visible at test

steering rack play/wear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,737 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf ball joints play/wear

osr tyre worn/perished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,919 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 52,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 52,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,861 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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HG03 MHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG03 MHU, 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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HG03 MHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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