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VU03 HGE

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

173,411 mi
Last recorded173,411 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 HGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 173,411 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake travel

Fail 15 May 2024 173,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake travel

Pass 18 May 2023 165,380 miles

Collision damage to both sills

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

Fail 18 May 2023 165,380 miles

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

Collision damage to both sills

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

Fail 12 May 2023 165,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 152,916 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 152,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 144,080 miles

Damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 19 May 2021 144,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Damage to o/s/r lamp lens

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

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

Offside outer c.v, gaiter perished

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,895 miles

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter perished

o/s/r bumper end cap

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2020 134,767 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter perished

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 118,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,409 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,905 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 101,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very near to failure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

slight smoke under load

serious steering pull to right very dangerous

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,298 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake discs worn

unable to see rear pads for inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2016 96,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake discs worn

unable to see rear pads for inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,746 miles

dampness evident around auxillary heater fuel piping - advise further investigation

some corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2014 89,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dampness evident around auxillary heater fuel piping - advise further investigation

some corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,990 miles

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

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

floor just outside prescribed area for spring mounting modified

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

slight dampness around steering resovior

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

floor just outside prescribed area for spring mounting modified

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

slight dampness around steering resovior

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,088 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 70,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,825 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 35,677 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 HGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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