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MT03 VXU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,918 mi
Last recorded152,918 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 VXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 150,084 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 150,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s&o/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,892 miles

n/s&o/s rear spring hanger brackets corroded o/s/f brake pipes on caliper corroded o/s steering rack boot deteriorated rear number plate deteriorated o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,856 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,539 miles

rear discs worn rear tyres close to limit

rear discs worn rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 122,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,278 miles

low reading rear brakes

rear brake discs worn

slight play rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 112,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 108,855 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 100,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,976 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,969 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear number plate(condition)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 71,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both wiper blades splitting.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,075 miles

both wiper blades splitting.

Pass 31 May 2006 63,716 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 63,711 miles

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

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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MT03 VXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MT03 VXU, 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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MT03 VXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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