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YS53 HGF

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,103 mi
Last recorded170,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 170,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front cluster defective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2025 167,658 miles

Coolant low

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insure

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

Offside Front Light cluster damaged

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undersealed

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 166,916 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking past seal (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 164,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 161,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Metal pipes( part of hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Metal pipes( part of hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 161,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose in headlamp & fitting clip not attached to headlamp body. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb loose in headlamp & fitting clip not attached to headlamp body. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Metal pipes( part of hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Metal pipes( part of hoses) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 161,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,418 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 158,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,002 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 152,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,332 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 146,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 129,332 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,700 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,693 miles

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

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,351 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid resovoir cap slightly damp

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 86,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f side lamp very dim

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,122 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 72,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER-SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,587 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,748 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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YS53 HGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YS53 HGF, 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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YS53 HGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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