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PJ52 YJA

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

197,782 mi
Last recorded197,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 197,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust leak from injector seal

rear exhaust mount brocken

Pass 14 May 2025 189,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 180,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 180,535 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides. Handbrake cable siezing (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 177,351 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 175,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 173,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 171,296 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 171,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened spring rear bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened spring rear bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 163,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 148,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 133,804 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 133,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 129,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 122,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 145,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 131,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 115,766 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 115,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 102,807 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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PJ52 YJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ52 YJA, 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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PJ52 YJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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