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WJ53 CVU

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,737 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,736 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,803 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,632 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,425 miles

offside rear tyre as age cracks

Fail 14 Jul 2011 64,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre as age cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,007 miles

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

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

ofside rear tyre age cracks

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,471 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both wiper blades splitting at ends

Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,561 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 CVU, 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 WJ53 CVU registered?

WJ53 CVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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