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YR52 HHW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

173,890 mi
Last recorded173,890 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 173,890 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 167,224 miles

Central Seat belt retracts,but not fully

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,064 miles

Central seat belt retracts, but not fully

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 165,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central seat belt retracts, but not fully

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

maintenance light on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2017 154,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 154,262 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play passenger front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working middle brake light (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible front (6.3.5.a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure drivers rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 145,269 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 145,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,956 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 140,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,961 miles

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 130,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 127,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 116,980 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 109,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 109,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,962 miles

minor surface cuts on nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2007 98,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor surface cuts on nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2007 153,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 123,631 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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YR52 HHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YR52 HHW, 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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YR52 HHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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