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YL03 CVE

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,621 mi
Last recorded168,621 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 CVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 168,621 miles

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

Front both nsf\osf jacking blocks corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 167,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,385 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Inside cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 161,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 152,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,079 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,092 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,572 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,956 miles

ADVISE INNER WALL OF N/S/FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

ADVISE SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM O/S/FRONT WHEEL

Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,956 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

ADVISE INNER WALL OF N/S/FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

ADVISE SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM O/S/FRONT WHEEL

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,877 miles

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,712 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,456 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,456 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,099 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,402 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,081 miles

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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YL03 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YL03 CVE, 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 YL03 CVE registered?

YL03 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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