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NX53 UWP

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

181,370 mi
Last recorded181,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 181,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 15 Nov 2022 179,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 179,488 miles

Both front out rigger/jacking points corroded.

N/S/F Tyre perished/split.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 179,478 miles

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

Both front out rigger/jacking points corroded.

N/S/F Tyre perished/split.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 179,388 miles

Both front out riggers corroded.

N/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 16 May 2019 178,527 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone 'A'and 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 178,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone 'A'and 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 177,421 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished/split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 177,421 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch siezed (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished/split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 175,920 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 175,885 miles

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

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

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

Axle beam mounting brackets not fitted with locking nuts/devices.

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 159,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2016 159,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 141,925 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 141,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 exhaust rubber mounting missing but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,392 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 104,385 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 67,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,905 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,656 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 19,656 miles

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

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

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

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 UWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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