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WG53 EAO

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Gold Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,841 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 128,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferruls. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 127,752 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 127,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 127,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,167 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 120,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,975 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut down to the cords

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,699 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 100,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,692 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,692 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 84,052 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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WG53 EAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Gold with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WG53 EAO, 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 WG53 EAO registered?

WG53 EAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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