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VE03 CWL

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,738 mi
Last recorded56,738 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 56,738 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 56,738 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 55,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 55,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 53,118 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,856 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,854 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 50,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,939 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 49,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,349 miles

Cracking in both nearside tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,821 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 29,821 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE03 CWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE03 CWL, 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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VE03 CWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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