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VE53 SDV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,907 mi
Last recorded183,907 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 183,907 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jack-point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 183,380 miles

Front No plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose not clipped

Oil leak ()

slight play on front suspension ball joints

windscreen has damage

Fail 4 Aug 2016 183,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front No plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE RECORDED250KG

Nearside Rear park brake fluctuates on test rollers

Nearside Rear small noise from wheel

Offside Front brake hose not clipped

Offside Rear small brake imbalance

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play on front suspension ball joints

windscreen has damage

Pass 1 Aug 2015 173,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

noise from n/s/r wheel

Fail 31 Jul 2015 173,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2014 159,413 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

eng mount bolt loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension arm damaged

passenger seat frame damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2014 159,413 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

eng mount bolt loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

passenger seat frame damaged

tracking out?

Pass 22 Mar 2013 144,998 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 144,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 134,008 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak from intercooler

Fail 8 Dec 2011 134,007 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,406 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)

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

offside rear caliper sticking with handbrake cable return spring

Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,981 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 112,976 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 51,370 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,370 miles

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

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

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 SDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VE53 SDV, 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 SDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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