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VU03 HCV

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,121 miles

All four brake discs are pitted

All metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

All four brake discs are pitted

All metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,052 miles

Battery loose

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 68,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery loose

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 55,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven 49% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,907 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,907 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,246 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,975 miles

SLIGHT AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,964 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision loose (6.8.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

SLIGHT AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,274 miles

drivers door damaged and mirror trim missing

small chip in screen

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

drivers door damaged and mirror trim missing

small chip in screen

Fail 18 Jul 2008 49,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,946 miles

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,875 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1e)

small chip osf windscreen but does not effect vision

Pass 6 Jul 2005 19,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 19,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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 HCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VU03 HCV, 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 HCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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