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MM53 HME

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HME
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 82,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Into Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Into Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear light lens slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,410 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear light lens slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,404 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear light lens slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear/foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 80,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,312 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,053 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s/f & o/s/f (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/f worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,685 miles

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

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

n/s/r body damaged

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/r body damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,005 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,526 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

clutch pedal missing

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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MM53 HME is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MM53 HME, 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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MM53 HME is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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