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YS53 HGN

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Blue Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 127,778 miles

Offside body corroded

Nearside body corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,988 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,677 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 124,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,664 miles

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing quite badly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing quite badly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,398 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front note unable to see front pads

Nearside Front outer sill holed corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 13 years old

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,393 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 109,364 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,144 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,018 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 103,341 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 24 Mar 2016 103,340 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust supported at rear using cable tie

wipers split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,268 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 92,405 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,405 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,290 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing noisey

vehicle body has been altered

Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing noisey

vehicle body has been altered

Pass 17 Dec 2008 155,073 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 155,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 128,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 128,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,288 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 HGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Blue with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YS53 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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