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JM03 SON

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 SON
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,103 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 86,534 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,369 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,369 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attatched to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attatched to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2022 71,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attatched to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attatched to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 67,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,902 miles

Both rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

Nearside Front some play n/s lower ball joint

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,902 miles

Both rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front some play n/s lower ball joint

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

Pass 30 May 2018 62,338 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipes attatched to flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipes atatched to flexi at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 58,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 58,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 54,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2015 52,296 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

light corrosion on rear brake discs

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2014 49,773 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

offside wiperblade torn

Fail 19 May 2014 49,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop lamp inoperative

offside wiperblade torn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,571 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2013 49,571 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,066 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,736 miles

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

Offside 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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JM03 SON is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JM03 SON, 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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JM03 SON is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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