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LJ53 BYU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,145 mi
Last recorded160,145 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 160,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 159,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface slightly corroded rear lower

Fail 24 Mar 2023 159,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface slightly corroded rear lower

Pass 24 Mar 2022 151,433 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 151,425 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 140,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,084 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,095 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,444 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight knock from steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,593 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 17,937 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 BYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BYU, 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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LJ53 BYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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