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YR03 MWL

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,039 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,638 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,671 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,253 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,186 miles

NUT MISSING FROM EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 163,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 163,401 miles

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 135,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 135,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 101,184 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 101,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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YR03 MWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR03 MWL, 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 YR03 MWL registered?

YR03 MWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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