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VK53 RJX

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 RJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 152,759 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 152,754 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,923 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 144,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 137,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,339 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 132,339 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 125,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 116,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre on approx 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,693 miles

n/s front tyre on approx 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,556 miles

n/s front tyre worn approx 1.6-2mm

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 107,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn approx 1.6-2mm

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Dec 2009 97,097 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 97,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 85,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 63,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VK53 RJX, 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 VK53 RJX registered?

VK53 RJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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