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MX53 SKD

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,557 mi
Last recorded22,557 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 22,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 20,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 20,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 20,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 20,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in tread area. no cords showing & not out of shape

Offside Front Trye has cracking in tread area, no Cords visible & not out of shape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc has surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,649 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,979 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear rubber hose ferrules corroded axle to body

Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 18,102 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 1,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded inner surface

offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,861 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc corroded. nearside rear brake disc scoured

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 11,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirement of 16% of gross vehicle weight.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 6,546 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded axle 2.

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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MX53 SKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX53 SKD, 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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MX53 SKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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