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SY53 TOH

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,169 mi
Last recorded149,169 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 149,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 149,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member and spring shoe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2023 148,215 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion thro lack of use (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 148,213 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion thro lack of use (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 146,719 miles

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

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

front fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 146,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger including sill near suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Along back panel near leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger including sill near suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Along back panel near leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Universal joint loose where connected to steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fan belt running off line and likely to fail.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes between flexible hose and caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes between flexible hose and caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 145,438 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,130 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 135,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,894 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 108,444 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of oil leak at n/s/f hub

Fail 13 Jul 2010 108,442 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake lamp inop

signs of oil leak at n/s/f hub

Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,069 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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SY53 TOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SY53 TOH, 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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SY53 TOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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