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LX53 SNJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,222 mi
Last recorded61,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Have Under Seal On (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 61,220 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both Sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Have Under Seal On (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 56,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,979 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 52,978 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,914 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,679 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 35,679 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished and cracking but not down to cord or ply

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,517 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,546 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 21,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,473 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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LX53 SNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 SNJ, 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 LX53 SNJ registered?

LX53 SNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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