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MM53 HMG

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 166,866 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 166,856 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 164,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 162,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 162,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 161,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 161,611 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill area corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 158,909 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 158,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 157,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 154,878 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2017 153,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 150,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 149,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering drive belt worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,361 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering drive belt worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all brakes discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bold on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 137,680 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all brakes discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and bold on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 137,011 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Advise high level stop light in-op

Advise nearside rear tyre worn low especially on inner edge

Advise slight judder felt through steering on lock to lock

Pass 14 Dec 2010 134,760 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge no cord showing at test

Fail 7 Dec 2010 134,753 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on edge no cord showing at test

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,866 miles

Advise high level stop light in-op

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2mm in places and worn low on very inner and outer edges

Advise slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Dec 2009 132,866 miles

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

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

Advise high level stop light in-op

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2mm in places and worn low on very inner and outer edges

Advise slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,204 miles

Advise deep cut to nearside front tyre but not bad enough for a fail

Advise front wiper blades noisy on screen and water spray just passable for mot

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside at top

Fail 19 Dec 2008 118,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise deep cut to nearside front tyre but not bad enough for a fail

Advise front wiper blades noisy on screen and water spray just passable for mot

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside at top

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,699 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,697 miles

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

Advise middle seat belt slow to retract but does go all the way back in

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Advise very slight drag on front brakes,but vehicle looks to have been standing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,249 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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MM53 HMG 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 69%.

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

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