CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP53 MZW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,071 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 110,378 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front brake in balance

rear brake in balance

Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,724 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,639 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on top of rocker cover injector 1and 2 (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished 225/65r16

oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,144 miles

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

Offside front brake has a slight bind.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,144 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake has a slight bind.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,274 miles

Both steering rack gaiters deterioated.

Engine smokey (unburnt diesel - suspect due to shunting around yard).

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake hose ferrules corroded.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,919 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,125 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,056 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 64,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 43,639 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Vauxhall Movano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP53 MZW 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 60.7%.

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 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 WP53 MZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP53 MZW?

You can check the full history of WP53 MZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP53 MZW registered?

WP53 MZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WP53 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 MZW shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP53 MZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP53 MZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.