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VU03 GZX

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged row 3 inner (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,865 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged row 3 inner (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,541 miles

Central Front small chip in windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed first row behind driver o/s and centre n/s (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s second row back from driver (5.2.2b)

different size tyres across front axle as to those across rear axle

Fail 5 Jul 2017 58,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rearmost n/s (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on mudflap (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign illegible outside emergency exit sign faded illegible (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on mudflap (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Entrance/exit step insecure rear bumper/step supports n/s and o/s insecure - bolts missing (6.1.E.1)

Central Front small chip in windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired side door (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre punctured

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed first row behind driver o/s and centre n/s (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s second row back from driver (5.2.2b)

different size tyres across front axle as to those across rear axle

engine management light on

lower steering u/j rubbing on wiring loom

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,646 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

front hand rail insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,325 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2013 44,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high handbrake travel

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,938 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 25 Feb 2010 28,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

o/s rear mud flap rubbing on tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 28,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

o/s rear mud flap rubbing on tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,422 miles

cable insecure at rear doors . cab heater exhaust split . dust cap missing from n/s front and o/s rear tyre valve

Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

cable insecure at rear doors . cab heater exhaust split . dust cap missing from n/s front and o/s rear tyre valve

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 1,671 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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VU03 GZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VU03 GZX, 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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VU03 GZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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