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VU03 NVJ

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Green Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,669 mi
Last recorded108,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 NVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,669 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 108,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 108,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,888 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,109 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,095 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 105,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 104,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,187 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

spare wheel insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,466 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 87,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 45,638 miles

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

Parking 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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VU03 NVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Green with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NVJ, 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 VU03 NVJ registered?

VU03 NVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 NVJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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