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VE53 THG

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,121 mi
Last recorded122,121 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 THG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 122,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,091 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 118,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,365 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,603 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cracks to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 80,127 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 80,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 79,230 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,514 miles

Screen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Screen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,524 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,206 miles

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

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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VE53 THG is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 THG, 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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What year was VE53 THG registered?

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

Is VE53 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 THG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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