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VE53 WXW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,024 mi
Last recorded197,024 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 197,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 197,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp one fitted (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center brake light lenze damaged

near side rear reflector damaged

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

wind sreen badly scored

Fail 13 Apr 2015

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center brake light lenze damaged

near side rear reflector damaged

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

wind sreen badly scored

Pass 11 Apr 2014 185,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 185,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 180,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 180,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 6 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 154,829 miles

Bonnet release handle missing.

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

Nearside rear door insecure at lower catch.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 136,738 miles

play at ns steering arm

Fail 28 Dec 2009 136,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

play at ns steering arm

rear discs worn

rear pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2008 110,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,267 miles

n/s and o/s wipers torn at ends

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,812 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 59,808 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 WXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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