CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK03 NCV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Grey Diesel 2187cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 NCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 123,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on front calipers rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear springs, rear hangers rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,449 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 123,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently swivel type seat not locked in position (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,111 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 123,103 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 123,075 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steel sections of front flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,410 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 122,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2019 114,887 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2019 114,887 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2018 113,623 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 110,035 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight bind - Both front

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,058 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 19 May 2016 105,989 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector link pipe (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2015 102,499 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 102,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 95,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 95,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn + minor cracks in them

n/r/r wing / quarter panel damaged + sill

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,307 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn + minor cracks in them

n/r/r wing / quarter panel damaged + sill

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,618 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Vauxhall Movano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK03 NCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Grey with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HK03 NCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK03 NCV?

You can check the full history of HK03 NCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK03 NCV registered?

HK03 NCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is HK03 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 NCV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK03 NCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK03 NCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.