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WJ53 CLU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged 2 x caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to front sub frame

parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,744 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged 2 x caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to front sub frame

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 103,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 98,297 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 14 May 2019 98,297 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 95,668 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TOP PIPE (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 94,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split but not to cords.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre on wear blocks 3mm

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre on wear blocks 3mm

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,471 miles

All front to rear and accross axle brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

N/S mirror casing slightly damaged

O/S front tyre approaching wear bands

O/S rear tyre cracked on the outer side wall

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All front to rear and accross axle brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

N/S mirror casing slightly damaged

O/S front tyre approaching wear bands

O/S rear tyre cracked on the outer side wall

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,340 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outter wall has damage

unable too see front brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,125 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 84,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 24 Aug 2009 77,677 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight wear in front discs

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,254 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 65,254 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,928 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WJ53 CLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ53 CLU, 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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WJ53 CLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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