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NV52 MLX

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,579 mi
Last recorded151,579 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 151,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 146,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 146,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,624 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,043 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 139,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,560 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 135,556 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,413 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,298 miles

fuel pipes starting to chaffing

injetor chuffing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes starting to chaffing

injetor chuffing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,911 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHING

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE SHOWING METAL

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE HAS RUB MARKS, EXPOSING METAL

Fail 27 Feb 2014 104,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHING

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE SHOWING METAL

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE HAS RUB MARKS, EXPOSING METAL

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,270 miles

both front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen effectively

both rear exhaust rubber mountings sligtly perished

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

offside handbrake cable deteriorated,showing wire

Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,259 miles

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

both front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen effectively

both rear exhaust rubber mountings sligtly perished

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

offside handbrake cable deteriorated,showing wire

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,072 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,475 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exaust rubbers poor

Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exaust rubbers poor

Pass 16 May 2008 147,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

all flexi hoses in poor condition

exhaust poor front section

unable to see any play in top ball joints

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,904 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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NV52 MLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NV52 MLX, 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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NV52 MLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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