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NX53 LVZ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,674 mi
Last recorded171,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 171,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to front spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 171,653 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 171,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 171,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized pin to lever (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 168,184 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front jacking points

power steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2021 163,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroded/worn

damage to exterior of car in places

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame mounting points

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front suspension arms

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside leaf spring shackles

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear spring mounts

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bolts (poor condition)

jacking points corroded/deteriorated (all)

slight play in steering rack arms

tyres perished/deteriorated/wearing thin

windscreen damaged(scratched)

Fail 27 Jan 2021 163,834 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs corroded/worn

damage to exterior of car in places

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame mounting points

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front suspension arms

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside leaf spring shackles

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear spring mounts

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bolts (poor condition)

jacking points corroded/deteriorated (all)

nearside front brake pipe corroded/deteriorated

nearside parking brake cable loose

nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear door hard to open and close

offside front (both) corroded/deteriorated

offside front door hard to open and close

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms

tyres perished/deteriorated/wearing thin

windscreen damaged(scratched)

Pass 27 Jan 2020 162,297 miles

Nearside Front hard to close

front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

screen has wiper scratch near side

slight blow front flexy

tyres getting low

Fail 27 Jan 2020 162,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hard to close

front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

screen has wiper scratch near side

slight blow front flexy

tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,188 miles

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

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

both front door hinges worn

Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front door hinges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,312 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Nov 2017 154,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Nov 2016 149,976 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 149,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,980 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 136,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 133,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 127,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 126,498 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 126,484 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,707 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,396 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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NX53 LVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NX53 LVZ, 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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NX53 LVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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