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YM03 XMW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

182,746 mi
Last recorded182,746 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 XMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 182,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 182,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 181,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 179,040 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 176,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 175,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 174,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 172,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 171,059 miles

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2019 169,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 167,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 165,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 164,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,711 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 159,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 157,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 157,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 155,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 155,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 139,376 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 139,373 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 115,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 115,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,986 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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YM03 XMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YM03 XMW, 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 YM03 XMW registered?

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

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