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LJ53 BWY

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

5,488 mi
Last recorded5,488 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 5,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 4,669 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 4,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 4,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 4,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 3,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 3,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 3,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 3,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 2,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 2,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 2,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 2,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 2,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 2,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 1,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 1,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 1,156 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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LJ53 BWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LJ53 BWY, 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 LJ53 BWY registered?

LJ53 BWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 BWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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