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HG53 ELV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,494 mi
Last recorded195,494 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ELV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 195,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 174,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 174,060 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 166,417 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 166,416 miles

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 137,720 miles

off side ball joint not fully seated

Fail 7 Nov 2006 137,719 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HG53 ELV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HG53 ELV, 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 HG53 ELV registered?

HG53 ELV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HG53 ELV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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