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MF53 ABN

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,714 mi
Last recorded181,714 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ABN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 181,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 181,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 178,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 174,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 171,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 169,937 miles

Nearside rack end slight play

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 169,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 169,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 167,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 167,165 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system fixed to back axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,193 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 161,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 159,414 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 159,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 153,392 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 150,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 150,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

slight noise to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 146,439 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 146,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 137,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,809 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 130,802 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE ENGINE BOTTOM END RATTLING/KNOCKING

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F TOP+BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 Jan 2010 125,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 118,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,618 miles

o/s sill damaged

power steering pipe bracket broken - pipe hanging down

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to o/s/r indicator lens

some damage to windscreen in swept area

some marks on rear number plate

splits in clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads (front) look very low - advise strip and check

o/s sill damaged

power steering pipe bracket broken - pipe hanging down

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to o/s/r indicator lens

some damage to windscreen in swept area

some marks on rear number plate

splits in clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,534 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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MF53 ABN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF53 ABN, 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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MF53 ABN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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