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VE53 ABN

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,526 mi
Last recorded225,526 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ABN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 225,526 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 225,519 miles

Central Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort only just passed test advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

drivers seat squab deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2021 221,582 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

handbrake effort/imbalance only just passes test

Fail 2 Nov 2021 221,575 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe front to rear behind clip (pipe burst on test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 9 Nov 2020 218,093 miles

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

wiper arm pins worn

Fail 27 Oct 2020 218,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened both rear spring swinging shackle brackets corroded through (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

wiper arm pins worn

Pass 11 Nov 2019 214,540 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring rear hanger brackets deteriorating/corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pads 75% worn

handbrake effort only just passed test

Fail 28 Oct 2019 214,533 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front jacking points corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking appears to be leaking from caliper handbrake lever also brake pedal feels spongey (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring rear hanger brackets deteriorating/corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

front brake pads 75% worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive wear ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 209,793 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear axle footbrake and handbrake efforts only just passed test advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play wear in o/s front bottom ball joint advise changing at earliest convienience (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 202,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 202,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

intermittent drivers door handle fault

Pass 27 Oct 2016 199,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 191,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear trim missing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 178,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 169,166 miles

Drivers door stiff too open but still servicable.

Exterior body damaged.

N/S/F Passenger seat cushion worn.

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

O/S/R Wheel arch trim missing.

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

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

Rear tyres showing age cracks.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 169,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door stiff too open but still servicable.

Exterior body damaged.

N/S/F Passenger seat cushion worn.

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

O/S/R Wheel arch trim missing.

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

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

Rear tyres showing age cracks.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 160,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre showing age cracks.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 160,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre showing age cracks.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 153,189 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s mirror glass cracked but visabillity still good

Pass 26 Oct 2011 153,189 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked but visabillity still good

Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 126,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,507 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 106,507 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot split

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,389 miles

Front brakes have a 17% inbalance

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

Nearside front outer seat belt slow to retract

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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VE53 ABN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE53 ABN, 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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VE53 ABN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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