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VE53 YDB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 61,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,139 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation switch faulty- sidelights go out when indicators operated (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,601 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,798 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,094 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

near-side rear brake binding slightly.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,002 miles

front brakes just in balance.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,956 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,436 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,564 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 8,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 98,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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 YDB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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