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PJ03 XGB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 118,130 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 118,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 117,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached live in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexy chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 116,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,571 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,180 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 105,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose inside of hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside front seat belt has tape wrapped around it.

Slight play from steering inner arms.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement At caliper. (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens. (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front seat belt has tape wrapped around it.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,220 miles

Both rear lenses cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear lenses cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2013 88,258 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear springs slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,935 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear springs slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,763 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs slight wear

rear pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs slight wear

rear pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,216 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 56,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,574 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 27,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

oil leak

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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PJ03 XGB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 PJ03 XGB, 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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PJ03 XGB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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