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NU53 BAA

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Gold Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 105,940 miles

underside corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 105,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 105,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,028 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,909 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,909 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under dashboard (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,765 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 111,765 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 111,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,153 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,153 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,289 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,629 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,150 miles

n/s/f tyre as damage on side wall

oil leak to engine

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,210 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 17,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,861 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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NU53 BAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Gold with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NU53 BAA, 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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NU53 BAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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