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VK03 XJV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,604 mi
Last recorded133,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 XJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 133,604 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Underneath vehicle corroding

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 133,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Underneath vehicle corroding

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,064 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 128,064 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , jacking points corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,913 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2024 122,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,953 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,948 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,075 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

gearbox noisey

Fail 14 Nov 2016 107,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized pivot seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

gearbox noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

differential bearings noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

differential bearings noisey

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake feels slightly stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,825 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,994 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,044 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn + rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,085 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,820 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 44,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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VK03 XJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VK03 XJV, 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 VK03 XJV registered?

VK03 XJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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