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VE52 MKA

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,480 mi
Last recorded178,480 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 178,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 178,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 175,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 170,895 miles

Both Outer Front Sills Badly Corroded Under Doors

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, worn with reduced braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 167,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 163,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 162,414 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 162,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 160,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 160,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 158,558 miles

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

clicking noise under dash

nearside front sill corroded& holed

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2017 158,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

clicking noise under dash

nearside front sill corroded& holed

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 155,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 151,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,288 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 136,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 131,682 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 131,618 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,403 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 114,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,590 miles

o/s/ f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 46,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VE52 MKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VE52 MKA, 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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VE52 MKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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