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YM03 XKY

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Grey Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 XKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 141,395 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack boot small split

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 141,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering rack boot small split

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 141,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both steel pipes along rear axle at joints to flexible brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reverse lights not working.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,270 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 135,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate on dash (1.6 (a))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached broken (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 131,843 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lens Slightly Damaged, No Effect On Emitted Light

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 131,840 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lens Slightly Damaged, No Effect On Emitted Light

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens Cracked, No Effect On Light Emitted

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

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

Underbody Showing Slight Corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 128,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 124,470 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2018 124,470 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,438 miles

Brake pipes coated in under sealant.

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 119,990 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 119,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,052 miles

Engine oil leak

Metal fuel pipes on engine corroded

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

Nearside rear inner side wall cracking

Offside door check strap in-op

Offside rear outer side wall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 118,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil leak

Metal fuel pipes on engine corroded

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

Nearside rear inner side wall cracking

Nearside rear park brake over ajusted

Offside door check strap in-op

Offside rear outer side wall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 115,200 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

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)

Offside front brake starting to binde

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,899 miles

front pads worn low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 112,899 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front pads low, small cracks in front n/s indicator lens, battery terminals loose

Fail 15 May 2009 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

mirror casing loose nearside

Pass 4 Jun 2007 130,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 88,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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YM03 XKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Grey with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 YM03 XKY, 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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YM03 XKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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