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VK53 JJZ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 JJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 120,743 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 115,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,614 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 109,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 106,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,164 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,922 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,505 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,731 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,472 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,729 miles

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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VK53 JJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 JJZ, 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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VK53 JJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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